What is design psychology and how will it help me?
In this article, we’ll take a look at the most basic aspects of design psychology, first asking a question, and then going over the various concepts, in shorthand.
“I wish I had learned all of this before we bought our first home 25 years ago and before we had our children. Not only would our homes be more harmonious, but our lives together as well. It’s amazing to learn how colors, lighting, sounds and patterns affect us so deeply.
-Angela Pederson, Palm Desert, California
What are the basic foundations of Design Psychology?
- Lighting and our psychological responses to light
- color and psychology
- Patterns and reactions
- Textures and the sense of touch
- Scale and human response
- Desirable styles, themes and effects
- Ethnic traditions and the importance of heritage
- Furniture and arrangement for human comfort
- sounds and repercussions
- scents and feelings
- Embellishments and emotional undertones
How can Design Psychology help me?
You can help:
- Select from the mass confusion of home furnishings.
- Decorate your home right from the FIRST time.
- Save time, effort and money.
- Find out what colors, patterns, furniture, and accessories encourage feelings of happiness.
- Learn about the psychology of lighting and color, and the underlying emotional effects of your home’s design details.
Find out how Mother Nature can guide your home décor to create the perfect environment for your emotional needs.
What Design Psychology ideas could I use to better create an environment that supports my emotions?
Lighting is the crucial design element for happiness.
Using Color Psychology without fear supports a happy life.
Happy warm colors need a refreshing balance to maintain harmony.
Color, when used as a background, should flatter people.
All of your senses must be considered when creating your General Design Plan.
There you go; Design psychology in a nutshell. The concepts are unique and powerful, and can help you create a perfect home for a happy life.
(c) Copyright 2004, Jeanette J. Fisher. All rights reserved.
