Designing Humane Places One-Day Workshop

Learn evidence-based design strategies for more livable cities from world-class leaders.

In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the latest in human biology and cognitive science to discern design lessons for our built environment. 

• Discover the latest breakthroughs linking the human mind and design
• Understand how humans map and navigate new places
• Explore how our minds conceive and comprehend space
• Study unconscious psychological reactions to different stimuli
• Network with the leading cognitive scientists specializing in spatial design and architects specializing in cognitive reactions to space

You will walk away from this workshop with specific design considerations that should guide how we design the human environment. You’ll never view cities the same way again!

What to Expect:

This workshop features lectures, interactive discussions, and technology demonstrations. The day will conclude with a happy hour hosted by iMotions, providing an opportunity to network and unwind with fellow attendees.

A detailed itinerary will be shared in the coming weeks. 

Who’s Teaching:

The program will be led by leading experts in neuroscience, architecture and urban design. 

Speakers include:

• Christine Franck – Chair, INTBAU USA | Principal, Christine Huckins Franck Architect, LLC
• Will McCollum – President and Cofounder, Citymakers Collective | Project Manager, Lew Oliver Inc.
• Nam Nguyen – Senior Neuroscience Product Specialist, iMotions
• Ann Sussman – President, The Human Architecture + Planning Institute | Adjunct Instructor, BAC
• Abigail C. Sekely – The Human Architecture + Planning Institute
  
• Matt Stauffass – Director of Product and Solutions Engineering, Affectiva
• Cleo Valentine – Vice Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholar, University of Cambridge | Visiting Doctoral Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• Dr. Mujde Yuksel – Associate Professor of Marketing & Director, X Lab, Suffolk University | Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Consumer Marketing
• Kieu Wong – Senior Director of Academic Solutions, North America, iMotions
• Anne Fairfax - Founding Director, Fairfax & Sammons
  
• Richard Sammons - Founding Director, Fairfax & Sammons

Who Should Attend:

Open to both professionals and students eager to enhance their understanding of human-centered design principles.

Schedule:

Please note that some details may be subject to change. 

• 9:30am Check-in, networking, and coffee/tea and pastries
• 10:00am Welcome: Reps from all organizations 
  • Introduction to the day
• 10:15am Welcome: Will McCollum
  • "Evolving Cities: Understanding One of Our Oldest Technologies"
• 10:30am Foundation: Christine Franck
  • "Timeless Patterns: Do Historic Design Instincts Correspond to Science?"
• 11:15am Foundation: Ann Sussman / Abigail Sekely 
  • “Using the latest biometric technology to reveal what people need to see to be at their best”
• 12:00am Networking Break
• 12:15pm Foundation: Cleo Valentine 
  • “Architectural Neuroimmunology: Assessing Neurophysiological Health in the Built Environment Through Clinical Biometrics”
• 1:00pm Lunch break
  • Lunch will be provided along with a free sketching exercise
• 2:00pm Application: Dr. Mujde Yuksel 
  • “Building Better Experiences”
• 2:45pm Demonstration: Matt Staufass
  • “Affective Computing as a tool for Human-Centered Design”
• 3:30pm Networking Break
• 3:45pm Demonstration: Kieu Wong / Nam Nguyen
  • “Designing with Data: How iMotions Bridges Neuroscience and Architecture for Human-Centric Spaces”
• 4:30pm  Panel Discussion
  • "Moving Forward: Applying Science to Shape Tomorrow's Cities"
• 5:30pm Break to walk nearby to iMotions lab 
• 6:00pm Networking Happy Hour
  • Appetizers and beverages with open mic opportunities, a raffle, and a collective brainstorming session at iMotions

This workshop has been approved for 4 LU|HSW AIA Continuing Education Credits.

To learn more about the event and our speakers, visit https://citymakerscollective.org/workshop.

This event is being co-hosted by The Citymakers Collective and theHAPI.org, in collaboration with INTBAU USA and iMotions. theHapi.org is an approved AIA/CES provider.