In 1990, two psychologists offered the first formulation of a concept they called “emotional intelligence.” In 1995, science writer Daniel Goleman published his best-seller, Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional design is the art of creating products that evoke positive feelings, enhancing our daily experiences and interactions. This article explores five such products, designed to spark joy every ...

My daughter came home from college last month, and one of the first things she said when she walked in the front door and into our living room was, “I love the low ceilings!” For a half-second, I felt ...

Two years ago, PITAKA pioneered the transformation of the emotional essence of "sunset" into a tangible form. In its first experiment, the brand achieved a natural gradient on aramid fiber by using a ...

Accessibility used to mean compliance. An installed grab bar, an added ramp, a resized font. But meeting physical standards is only half the challenge. The other half, the part that truly changes ...

The meaning of things. Attractive things work better -- The multiple faces of emotion and design -- Design in practice. Three levels of design : visceral, behavioral and reflective -- Fun and games -- ...

Ultimately though, it’s the campfire gene in our human DNA that provides the added value here. As humans, we need to come together, to meet and connect. In an age dominated by new event technologies ...

Linda Kafka, WELL AP, the driving force and the Founder of the NeuroDesign Academy and its program creator. Since 2009, she has been a trusted and valued educator, and advocate for residential ...