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COOOP
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Human Behaviour, Designing For Dining.
Human Behaviour" explores Design-for-Behaviour, a people-first design approach transforming spaces into successful, community-driven venues.
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Callie van der Merwe
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How Flowers Increase Social Connection.
Discover how flowers boost mood, reduce stress, foster connections, and even promote healing, transforming lives and spaces around us.


Callie van der Merwe
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Why The Colour Red IS Better For Sports Teams
Discover how the colour red empowers athletes with psychological dominance, faster reactions, and heightened performance on the field.

Callie van der Merwe
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These 6 core human needs sits at the heart of every successful hospitality venue.
Unlock the secret to unforgettable dining experiences by understanding the six core human needs that shape guest behaviour in restaurants.


Callie van der Merwe
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How Drunk Tank Pink Changed Prisoner Behaviour.
Drunk-Tank Pink, or Baker-Miller Pink, revolutionized prison design by reducing aggression, proving how colour can transform behaviour

Callie van der Merwe
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Why Library Lights Were Green.
The green Library light, a timeless symbol of focus and productivity, has lasting effects on mood and work environments.

COOOP
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Design Partnership Rebrands as COOOP
Design Partnership Australia has rebranded as COOOP, marking a bold step in our international expansion. With a legacy of excellence in Desi

Callie van der Merwe
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We Prefer the Perception of Real Over Real.
We often prioritise the illusion of authenticity over reality, valuing how things appear more than their true essence, even in design and m


Callie van der Merwe
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How a New School Design is Blamed For Poor Student Behaviour.
Can school design impact student behaviour? A look at Pencoedtre High School reveals how open layouts may exacerbate behavioural challenges

Roberto Zambri
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6HEAD Sydney. Merging Heritage and Nature for a Timeless Design.
6HEAD Sydney blends heritage, nature, and behavioural design to create a stunning space inspired by Sydney Harbour and Australia's history.


Callie van der Merwe
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How The World Around You Shape Your Actions.
Our surroundings subtly influence decisions daily. From stores to apps, environments nudge us, shaping actions more than we realize.


Callie van der Merwe
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How Ceiling Heights Impact Our Behaviour.
Ceiling height shapes our thoughts—high ceilings inspire creativity, while low ceilings enhance focus, impacting how we experience spaces.


Callie van der Merwe
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How Mirrors Make Lifts Go Faster.
Otis added mirrors to elevators to reduce perceived wait times—showing that shifting perception can be as effective as speeding things up.


Callie van der Merwe
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How The Temperature Of a Drink Impacts Our Behaviour.
The temperature of a drink can influence our perceptions—holding a hot cup makes us see others as warm, while an iced drink makes us see the


Callie van der Merwe
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How Our Memories Impact Our Behaviour.
Our childhood and evolutionary memories shape how we respond to environments, influencing our comfort and behaviour in modern spaces.


Callie van der Merwe
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How Our Environment Dictates Our Success.
Our environment greatly impacts success, mood, and well-being. Designers now have the power to create spaces that enhance human potential.

Callie van der Merwe
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EnviroHacking in Practice,
Discover how EnviroHacking combines science, technology, and design to create spaces that nurture health, amplify abilities, and inspire wel

Callie van der Merwe
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Exploring ways in which to "hack" our built environment for increased physical and mental wellbeing.
Discover how thoughtful architecture and design, inspired by human psychology, can transform spaces into hubs of connection and wellbeing.

Callie van der Merwe
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How our senses impact the way we experience spaces.
Discover how architecture and interior design impact our mood, behaviour, and well-being, blending science, psychology, and creativity.

Callie van der Merwe
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How Spaces Impact our Behaviour and Vice Versa.
Discover how the spaces we inhabit shape our behaviour, mood, and well-being, with insights from history, science, and design psychology.

Callie van der Merwe
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You can take the Human out of the stone age but not the stone age out of the human.
Our Stone Age instincts shape how we experience modern spaces. Learn how evolutionary psychology influences design and human behaviour.

Callie van der Merwe
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Designing Spaces That Align with Predictable Human Behaviour.
Designing for human behaviour bridges the gap between expected and real actions, crafting spaces that align with natural, predictable patte

Callie van der Merwe
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The Complexity of Designing for Human Behaviour.
Navigating the Challenges of Human Behaviour in Design: Balancing Knowledge, Cognitive Bias, and Intuitive Solutions

Callie van der Merwe
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What Does Designing for Human Behaviour Mean?
Designing for Human Behaviour aligns solutions with natural actions, creating environments that engage senses, enhance comfort, and inspire.

Callie van der Merwe
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What is Design Then?
Design is about solving problems, not just aesthetics. By understanding human behaviour and empathy, design creates solutions that work
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