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This video highlights the journey of a graduate student in the Digital Design graduate program who combined a passion for interior design with cutting-edge research in human factors and the built environment. Focusing on the unique challenges of spacecraft design, the research explores how biophilic elements can enhance crew quarters on the International Space Station to better support long-term missions and commercial space travel. Using virtual reality simulations and metrics like pupil dilation, heart rate, and cognitive load, the study offers evidence-based insights into designing spaces that meet psychological, cognitive, and physiological needs.

This video features a graduate student in the Digital Design graduate program who combined a passion for interior design with a deep dive into biophilia and evidence-based design. Focused on healthcare environments, the research explores how biophilic elements impact patient well-being through virtual reality simulations, eye-tracking, physiological data, and surveys.

This video showcases graduate student in the Digital Design graduate program focusing on the integration of biophilic design principles to enhance human experiences in built environments. Through the use of virtual reality, the student explores how incorporating natural elements in classroom settings affects stress levels and information retention in students.