In life we intake information through our senses, creating awareness from the moment we are born. It is this information that is then processed into our understanding which in turn shapes our reality. We spend our early years trying to “make sense” of the world—seeing, touching, smelling, tasting and listening to what’s around us. The multi-sensory connections that form in our brains allow us to create meaning and memory.
People perceive objects and spaces with sound, touch as well as vision. Sound is multi-dimensional as it can be felt through vibrations and seeing movements as well as hearing by ear. The more senses we engage, the more strongly we are tied to a moment, an object, or a space. As a result, it is vital that the five senses of sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste are experienced within the places we live and work.
When science and design connect; people’s feelings and space connect. Physically, aspects of a space not only prompt how we move, but how we feel. It creates a mood, or energy that is perceived by our brains—both consciously and unconsciously. This perception is processed into our sense of self and our bigger experience within an environment.
To create a meaningful experience for people in a space, you must design to engage the mind.
Think of it as a simple equation: Mind + Body + Environment = Experience
