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Dissecting the Tricks Built Into New York’s Balthazar Resturant Menu

The psychology of menu design is the psychology of design and best of all the restaurant environment is pretty controlled so we can measure the results. Here’s some more psychology based design tips from menu design. Source: Author William Poundstone … Continue reading

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The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens

A good, in-depth look at the psychology of reading E-readers and tablets are becoming more popular as such technologies improve, but research suggests that reading on paper still boasts unique advantages Source: The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The … Continue reading

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The Brain: A neural network built entirely in Quartz Composer

A basic AI algorithm. Very neat.

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Architectures brief love affair with psychology is overdue a revival

Source: Architectures brief love affair with psychology is overdue a revival

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Everything Science Knows About Reading On Screens

We’ve adapted our reading habits to fit our screens, but at a cost. Source: Everything Science Knows About Reading On Screens | Co.Design | business + design

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UX Crash Course: User Psychology 

A great series of articles that give a good overview of Psychology and UX. Gets a bit spiritual later on but good stuff none the less. UX Crash Course: User Psychology from The Hipper Element

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How to Create Visual Relationships With Contrast & Similarity

If you’ve attended one on my Psychology for Designers workshops you’ll know the psychology behind these techniques. How to Create Visual Relationships With Contrast & Similarity.

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What I Learned Writing A Brain Blog For 17 Months

The editor of the wonderful Wired Brain Blog shares his experiences. What I Learned Writing A Brain Blog For 17 Months | WIRED.

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Why reading and writing on paper can be better for your brain

Keep sketching! Why reading and writing on paper can be better for your brain | Technology | The Guardian.

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Men vs Women in online shopping

Rather basic, but gets the key points across. Navigating The Gender Divide to Persuade your Visitors to Buy.

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