Research Question
How do cognitive biases, emotional drivers, and various psychological behaviors impact design fields such as User Experience (UX) design, interior design, furniture design, fashion design, and industrial design in terms of enhancing user interaction and increasing the attractiveness of products and spaces?
General Introduction to the Topic
- General Definition:The importance of understanding human behavior and cognitive biases in design practices.
- Significance of the Research:The role of psychological and emotional factors in enhancing user experience and increasing the attractiveness of design outcomes.
- Research Problem:The insufficient application of psychological understanding in certain design fields negatively affects user interaction and the overall quality of the experience.
- Research Objective:To study the impact of cognitive biases, emotional drivers, and various psychological behaviors on specific design disciplines.
- Research Questions:
- How do cognitive biases influence user interaction with design?
- How can emotional drivers be employed to enhance the attractiveness of spaces and products?
- How can an understanding of psychological behaviors improve design outcomes?
- Research Methodology:A critical literature review of peer-reviewed academic articles.
Theoretical Framework
1. Definition of Key Concepts
- Cognitive Biases
- Emotional Drivers
- Psychological Behaviors
2. Relationship Between Human Behavior and Design
- How perception and emotion shape the design experience.
Main Body (Content)
Chapter One: The Impact of Cognitive Biases on Design
- Examples of influential biases (e.g., framing effect, confirmation bias).
- Applications in User Experience (UX) design.
- Case studies in interior and furniture design.
Chapter Two: The Role of Emotional Drivers in Design
- The importance of emotional aspects in attracting users.
- How to evoke emotions through design.
- Examples from fashion design and industrial design.
Chapter Three: Analysis of Various Psychological Behaviors
- Understanding users’ interactive behaviors.
- How these behaviors influence product and space design.
- Global case studies and practical examples.
Chapter Four: Integrating Psychological Aspects into Design Strategies
- Practical strategies based on human behavior understanding.
- Tools and techniques to enhance design experience through psychological analysis.
Results and Discussion
- Presentation of key findings from the literature review.
- Analysis of how these findings can be applied to improve various design fields.
Conclusion
- Summary of the main research findings.
- Recommendations for designers based on psychological understanding of users.
- Suggestions for future research directions.
Research Requirements
1. References List
- All references must be documented according to the required citation style (APA or Chicago, based on instructor’s guidance).
2. Scientific Research Requirements
- Word Count:The research paper must be no less than 3000 words, excluding references and appendices.
- Number of References:At least 10 peer-reviewed journal articles from reputable international academic sources must be cited.
- Citation Format:Follow the approved referencing style (APA or Chicago).
- Originality and Academic Integrity:
- The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or others) for writing, summarizing, or generating content is strictly prohibited.
- The research paper must be written personally by the student, adhering to academic writing standards and avoiding plagiarism.
- All submissions will be subject to plagiarism detection software.
- Submission:
- Submit both an electronic copy (PDF or Word) and a printed hard copy according to the instructor’s instructions.
- Final submission deadline: (To be specified according to the course schedule).
Additional Writing Guidelines
- Academic Writing Style:
- Clear and precise ideas.
- Logical sequence and organization.
- Strong connection between theoretical foundations and practical applications in design fields.
- Recommended Research Databases:
- Scopus
- Web of Science
- ScienceDirect
- Google Scholar (ensuring the articles are peer-reviewed)