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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
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
5 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
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
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
5 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.

Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
Why great storytelling in hospitality is good design.
Great storytelling in hospitality design creates relatable experiences, connects people, and transforms venues into unforgettable destinatio

Callie van der Merwe
5 min read
How Proprioception and Interoception Shape Our Interior Experiences beyond the Five human senses
Discover how proprioception and interoception shape our experience of spaces, influencing movement, emotion, and design effectiveness.

Callie van der Merwe
8 min read
Experience Design in the Physical space. Our silent senses
Discover how our senses shape the way we experience spaces, from sight and smell to touch and taste, and their profound impact on behaviour.

Callie van der Merwe
6 min read
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
4 min read
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
10 min read
The Rules of Colour in Hospitality.
Uncover how colour impacts perception and behaviour in hospitality spaces, and why science and myths often collide in design applications.

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.

Callie van der Merwe
4 min read
The 8 Moments of Truth. An Introduction to Good Restaurant Design.
Moments of truth define the guest experience in hospitality. Design each interaction to create lasting impressions that elevate your brand.

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
3 min read
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
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
3 min read
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

Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
What is Designing for Human Behaviour?
Designing for Human Behaviour blends art and science, redefining design’s role beyond aesthetics to solve real-world problems effectively.
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