2009 - Issue 2

Want to learn more about the sorts of topics covered in Research Design Connections?

The social science principles outlined in this book should be considered by people designing buildings and objects for urban settings.

This book will intrigue people who design (chairs, other objects, spaces) and all of us who sit.

Meatball research is the expeditious collection and interpretation of information using advanced knowledge and skills.

Shopper density and store wayfinding influence consumer behavior.

The Holy Grail of a space in which people are consistently creative has captivated designers for decades. The quest to fully describe a "creative space" continues.

A number of new articles provide insight into good park design.

Lighting office spaces is complex. People prefer daylight in general, but not all daylighting solutions are equally desireable. Lighting desingers must also consider the mix of direct and indirect light in offices.

The messages workplaces convey and how people respond to them are addressed in recent research.

The link between environmental satisfaction and job satisfaction is indirect, but important.