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Thought Leadership
As thought leaders in hospitality, commercial, and residential spaces, we explore the art and science of design thinking, blending creativity with functionality to shape extraordinary environments.
Discover expert tips, emerging trends, and transformative strategies that redefine spaces and enhance human experiences. Stay ahead of the curve with our innovative ideas and industry expertise, designed to empower architects, designers, and business owners alike.
Human Behaviour, Designing For Dining.
Human Behaviour" explores Design-for-Behaviour, a people-first design approach transforming spaces into successful, community-driven venues.
COOOP
3 min read
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How What We See, Impacts What We Hear.
Explore how our senses interact and shape perception, revealing the surprising ways vision influences hearing. From the famous McGurk Effect to multisensory experiences in everyday environments, this blog uncovers how what we see can alter what we hear. Understanding these connections helps designers and architects create more engaging, immersive, and healthy spaces that influence behaviour, wellbeing, and overall experience.
Callie van der Merwe
3 min read
Design comes last: The key to unlocking highly successful hospitality venues.
Designing hospitality spaces with neuroscience and behaviour in mind creates emotionally engaging, profitable, and highly desired venues.
Callie van der Merwe
7 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
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
3 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
COOOP
2 min read
Form follows Feeling.
Design goes beyond function—it's about crafting spaces that evoke emotion, influence behaviour, and enhance well-being through neuroarchitec
Callie van der Merwe
5 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.
Callie van der Merwe
3 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.
Roberto Zambri
2 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
6 min read
How Music Volume Shapes Drinking Behaviour in Social Spaces.
Popular music at 88 dB in bars encourages faster drinking, boosting sales. Discover how volume impacts customer behaviour and bar profits.
Callie van der Merwe
2 min read
The 8 Best Seating Layouts For Successful Restaurants.
Understanding 8 seating principles can transform restaurant design by aligning with human behaviour, boosting comfort, connection,
Callie van der Merwe
6 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
3 min read
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