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COOOP
Nov 8, 20243 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.
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Callie van der Merwe
Jan 33 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
Callie van der Merwe
Dec 13, 20242 min read
A Visible Briefcase Can Increase Competition.
A briefcase in sight can unconsciously trigger competitive behaviour, shaping actions even when people aren't aware of its influence.
Callie van der Merwe
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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
Apr 5, 20243 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
Mar 1, 20244 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.
Roberto Zambri
Nov 10, 20232 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
Jul 7, 20233 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
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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
May 5, 20231 min read
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
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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
Mar 3, 20231 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
Feb 3, 20232 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
Jan 6, 20232 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
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Why Design Must Be Science Led.
Neuroarchitecture merges design with science, revealing how spaces impact our minds and bodies, inspiring healthier, human envioments
Callie van der Merwe
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Why anchoring is so important in restaurants.
Discover how anchoring bias influences customer decisions in restaurants, shaping perceptions of value, price, and quality for higher sales.
Callie van der Merwe
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Restaurant. From the word 'restaurare' meaning "to restore or renew."
Discover how Monsieur Boulanger’s "restorative broths" in 1765 Paris led to the birth of the modern restaurant and transformed dining
Callie van der Merwe
Nov 4, 20224 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
Oct 7, 20224 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
Oct 7, 20225 min read
Dunbar's number and why it is important for hospitality design.
Discover Dunbar's Number, the theory that humans can maintain 150 meaningful connections, and its impact on design, business, and society.
Callie van der Merwe
Sep 2, 20223 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
Aug 5, 20225 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
Jul 8, 20225 min read
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.
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