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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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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.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
Why Mirrors Makes Us Honest.
Mirrors heighten self-awareness, influencing honesty and behaviour by prompting introspection and alignment with personal and social norms.
Callie van der Merwe
9 min read
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.
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
2 min read
Why Gardening Makes Us Happy.
Gardening boosts happiness by releasing serotonin and dopamine, improving mood, reducing stress, and fostering a deeper connection to nature
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
The Batman Effect.
The Batman Effect shows how pretending to be a hero boosts kids' focus, persistence, and problem-solving by creating psychological distance.
Callie van der Merwe
2 min read
How The Complexity of Spaces Impacts Our Behaviour.
Discover how the complexity of spaces influences behavior, reduces stress, and enhances well-being through thoughtful design.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
Why Public Spaces Can Cause Feelings of Risk.
Disorienting public spaces can evoke anxiety and risk. Explore how design choices impact our emotions and the need for intuitive navigation.
Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
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
3 min read
Bending Time in Restaurants. Why's this is important.
Understanding time perception is key to customer satisfaction. A seamless end to service can outweigh even the best arrival experience.
Roberto Zambri
2 min read
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
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
3 min read
How Shapes Impact Our Behaviour.
Curves comfort, sharp edges provoke—shapes in design impact emotions, behaviour, and how we connect, shaping the spaces we inhabit.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
How a Cathedral Helped Discover The Polio Vaccine.
Jonas Salk credited a 13th-century cathedral's awe-inspiring design for sparking the creative breakthrough that led to the polio vaccine.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
Why Is Almost Everyone Drawn to the Visual Settings of East Africa.
Our innate attraction to the East African savannah stems from the "Savannah Hypothesis," linking evolutionary survival to visual preferences
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
1 min read
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
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
3 min read
The colour stories. Things you probably didn’t know about colour. Shifting Narratives.
Discover how marketing flipped gender norms, making pink for girls and blue for boys, and how these colour trends persist in modern culture.
Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
How EnviroHacking Can Transform Problematic Spaces.
Poorly designed spaces can harm our well-being, while thoughtful design fosters connection, comfort, and purpose. Enter EnviroHacking
Callie van der Merwe
6 min read
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
4 min read
The secret to designing a happy home.
Discover the 3 fundamental rules of design—light, proportion, and colour, to create spaces that inspire joy and enhance your daily life.
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