Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Why Good Design Makes You Happy.

I love this video and found so much of it to be relatable and true to my creative process.  Here are some notes I took while watching it:

·      Sometimes good aesthetic design can overshadow what it may lack in function.  If it’s fun to interact with, even if it functions less easily, people will still enjoy it.
o   Visceral level: in advertising; packaging and marketing can make or break a product.  So can aesthetic presentation; the 1963 Jaguar is in MoMA because it’s pleasing to the eye, not because it runs well.
o   Behavioral level: subconscious…is about feeling in control of the environment
o   Reflective level: superego, has no control over what you do, but is more of the conscience and motivation to do things.  For example, a Hummer or an expensive watch will perform the same function as a cheap car or watch, but the reaction from other people, and the feeling you get from utilizing the given object, are different.
·      Fear and anxiety can change the way you think, producing neurotransmitters and causing you to be more focused.  But relaxation and happiness in problem-solving situations produce dopamine, which makes you prone to creative, out-of-the-box thinking (definitely true for me!)

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