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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
3 min read
EnviroHacking 2025: Shape Your Surroundings, Shape Your Future.
2025 is the year of transformation. Use envirohacking—small changes in your space—to influence behaviour and achieve your goals effectively

COOOP
3 min read
Human Behaviour, Designing For Dining.
Human Behaviour" explores Design-for-Behaviour, a people-first design approach transforming spaces into successful, community-driven venues.

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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How Façade Details Impact Our Behaviour.
Building façades shape our emotions: monotonous designs dampen mood, while engaging complexity fosters energy, connection, and well-being.

Callie van der Merwe
6 min read
Why designing for behaviour in hospitality is so important.
Design for behaviour shapes hospitality spaces to enhance experience, boost engagement, and drive business success through intuitive design.


Callie van der Merwe
2 min read
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
2 min read
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
4 min read
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
4 min read
What are the Principles of EnviroHacking?
EnviroHacking blends science, design, and sustainability to create spaces that enhance well-being, productivity, and environmental harmony.

Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
What is EnviroHacking?
EnviroHacking merges biohacking with design, reshaping environments for enhanced well-being. Welcome to a new era of conscious architecture

Callie van der Merwe
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Exploring ways to hack our built environment.
Discover how EnviroHacking reshapes our built environment to enhance physical and mental well-being by influencing behaviour and outcomes.

Callie van der Merwe
6 min read
What are the 8 human needs to consider for good restaurant design?
Discover the 8 core behavioural principles that elevate restaurant design, shaping spaces that engage, delight, and create lasting impressio

Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
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
3 min read
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
4 min read
The problem with Design Thinking.
Design Thinking and Human Behaviour: How understanding patterns and automating insights can help designers create more impactful social

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
3 min read
What is Design Then?
Design is about solving problems, not just aesthetics. By understanding human behaviour and empathy, design creates solutions that work

COOOP
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What Is The Role of a Designer Exactly?
Designers solve problems within constraints, yet their role is often misunderstood. True impact happens when they shape projects from start
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