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In Albania, MVRDV Redefines a Relic of Communism

Azure Magazine

But it didn’t make sense to start from scratch: A 2015 study showed that the majority of Albanians were against demolishing the building. There is humour and irony in the fact that a building designed to be a showpiece of the former dictator is now trodden by the very population he once ruled over.

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Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism, the Exhibition

Design Milk

The newly opened Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism exhibition showcases the bold, explorative urbanism they’re known for through a variety of design strategies used to create vibrant and sustainable community-orientated spaces within densely populated urban spaces.

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20 Essential Architecture and Design Lectures to Catch During Fall/Winter 2023

Azure Magazine

In this lecture, she speaks about designing and building in the Senegalese context, with references to its climate, culture, traditions and unique “concrete modernity.” Mboup will address working with biomaterials, passive design strategies, her various cultural projects, and her research and collaborations.

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Designing with the brain in mind: a deep dive into neuroaesthetics

UX Collective

In this article, I will delve deeper into the theory of neuroaesthetics, explore how our brains process beauty, and examine the implications of color, symmetry, balance, and shapes in our designs. So let’s find out how neuroscience can empower us to become better designers! NeuroImage 119 (2015) Nadal, Marcos. and Karen B.

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The secrets and pitfalls of designing persuasive technologies

UX Collective

Between 1956 and 2015, processing powers have increased over 1 trillion times , and as Moore’s Law continues to thrive, it’s no surprise our human physiology ends up lagging behind. A quick summary of dark design strategies. Battles, B., Hoggatt, J., & Toombs, A. 2018, April) ? Thanks for reading! ?

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12 Steps to Finding the Perfect Logo Design

Inkbot Design

But other studies explored the relationship between logo design and brand perception. One study conducted in 2015 discovered that logo shapes and colours strongly affect brand image, indicating that choosing specific shapes or hues could help organisations create the desired brand image to position themselves in competitive markets.

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2024: Is it liminal yet?

UX Collective

The term “ Umarell ” was coined in 2005, and in 2015, the Bologna city council’s “consultative commission for the naming of street” approved the naming of a public square to Piazzetta degli Umarells in recognition of the local fame of the concept — noting with conscious irony that the square was under construction at the time.