The Learning Objective

In this episode, presented by Mannington Commercial, ThinkLab interviews two experts in the emerging field of neuroaesthetics: Susan Magsamen, the director of Johns Hopkins’ International Arts + Mind Lab, and Suchi Reddy, architect and founder of Reddymade. They explain how neuroaesthetics can provide clues about how our bodies respond to design on a biological level. ThinkLab also speaks with David Rockwell, founder of Rockwell Group, who discusses his multidisciplinary approach to design, creating memorable experiences blending both theater and architecture.

Accredited for: IDCEC, AIA | 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU

After listening, you will be able to:

1.    Identify what neuroaesthetics is and how it can be used in architecture and interiors.

2.    Examine projects where neuroaesthetics and biometric data were used to inform participants’ unique experiences.

3.    Evaluate how you can use data and technology in projects to measure experience and influence outcomes.

4.    Point out the six ways that architecture can draw from theater in creating experience.

Tune in as Magsamen and Reddy describe their unique exhibit, “A Space for Being,” hosted at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair. Their team designed three separate spaces, each evoking a different emotional experience by using contrasting visuals, sounds, and smells. Visitors wore a custom wristband that recorded their biometric data to see where they felt most at ease — with surprising results. Magsamen and Reddy discuss how these sorts of insights can influence design thinking and how to use new technology to innovate.

Then, Rockwell shares his own perspective on what matters most when creating an engaging experience, whether in designing interiors or theater set design. His focus is on how stories are told and places are formed, and for great design in both fields, he recommends asking how you want the audience to feel. He also looks to the future and discusses his expectations for new forms of public spaces that will appear after the pandemic.

Quiz: Want CEU credit for listening? Click here to take the quiz, and earn your certificate of completion.

How it works:  

Step 1: Listen to the episode.

Step 2: Sign in at this link to take a short, 5-question quiz.

* Scoring an 80% or above on the quiz will earn you 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU.

Step 3: Upon passing the quiz, receive your certificate of completion via email from CEU sponsor Mannington Commercial.

Connect with our expert guests on LinkedIn:

Susan Magsamen

Suchi Reddy

David Rockwell

Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsor, Mannington Commercial, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry.

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In this episode, presented by 3form,ThinkLab digs into interviews Zackery Belanger, an expert in acoustic architecture and founder of Arcgeometer, to demystify how acoustics work in the built environment with an engaging discussion on how acoustics work in a space, how to measure them, and why there’s a limit to how precise we can get – as well as what’s next for the future of acoustics and the built environment. 

 

Accredited for: IDCEC, AIA | 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU  

 

After listening, you will be able to: 

 

1.            Point out the “blurry” aspects of acoustics, such as the human perception of sound. 

2.            Identify the precise tools and measurements available in acoustics. 

3.            Outline when to bring in an expert and how to incorporate acoustic products. 

4.            Evaluate how you can “design in the right direction” for the times you don’t have access to an expert. 

Tune in as Belanger explains the three main parameters for measuring sound: reverberation, level, and noise reduction coefficient (NRC). But just as importantly, he stresses that designers should consider the array of tools we have available as helpful guides, keeping in mind that there is no precise target to hit for a room to be successful. 

Balenger also describes how auralization simulations work and how they can help designers before a room is even complete, talking listeners through clips of three simulations. And he encourages designers with recommendations on how to navigate the gray areas of acoustics and when to do so in the process. 

Quiz: Want CEU credit for listening? Click here to take the quiz, and earn your certificate of completion.  

 

How it works:   

Step 1: Listen to the episode.  

Step 2: Sign in at this link to take a short, 5-question quiz.  

* Scoring an 80% or above on the quiz will earn you 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU.  

Step 3: Upon passing the quiz, receive your certificate of completion via email from CEU sponsor 3form. 

  

Connect with our speakers on LinkedIn: 

Cory Lesueur

Zackery Belanger 

  

Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsor, 3form, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry. 

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Passion-driven people + a culture of overwork = the perfect recipe for burnout. ThinkLab’s Meredith Campbell interviews workplace and culture experts to share how you can reduce the risk of burnout, unlock creative problem solving and improve your work rhythm in this accredited CEU podcast episode.  

Accredited for: IDCEC, AIA | 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU 

After listening, you will be able to: 

• Analyze the six root causes of burnout   

• Identify the personality types and groups that tend to be most prone to burnout  

• Assess how leaders and organizations can combat burnout  

• Design your own performance cycles to work in harmony with creativity  

Jennifer Moss, author of the book The Burnout Epidemic, explores how a culture and legacy of overwork contribute to major burnout in the interior design industry. She describes how leaders need to recognize the standards they’re modeling for their employees, and shares findings from her research.  

  

Finally, Rahaf Harfoush, author of Humane Productivity, spells out the four stages of the creative process and gives her recommendations for countering “productivity propaganda.” She stresses the importance of protecting yourself from burnout by prioritizing rest, which is especially crucial for creatives. 

  

Quiz: Want CEU credit for listening? Click here to take the quiz and earn your certificate of completion. 

How it works:  

Step 1: Listen to the episode 

Step 2: Sign in at this link to take a short, 5 question quiz 

* Scoring an 80% or above on the quiz will earn you 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU 

Step 3: Upon passing the quiz, receive your certificate of completion via email from CEU sponsor Delta Faucets 

 

Connect with our speakers on LinkedIn: 

Faye Adams 

Jennifer Moss 

Rahaf Harfoush 

 

Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsor, Delta Faucet Company, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry. 

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Welcome to The Learning Objective, the first podcast for the architecture and design community where you can receive CEU credit for listening on the go. 

Hosted by Meredith Campbell, Research and Content Developer at ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group, this podcast brings you the most compelling topics that are top of mind for the design community in an audio-CEU format eligible for credits from IDCEC & AIA.  

Curiosity is inherent to creativity. Tune in each month as we satisfy design curiosities and CEU requirements – all in just half an hour.  

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