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.

This video showcases a research project undertaken by an undergraduate student in the Mixed Reality Lab that merges evidence-based design with cutting-edge technology to explore how store layouts impact shopper perception. The study was presented at several conferences, including IDEC and CADRE—where it earned the People’s Choice Award—and will continue to evolve as part of the researcher’s future doctoral pursuits.

This video features a research project undertaken by an undergraduate student in the Mixed Reality Lab who is committed to creating user-focused spaces through evidence-based design. In this presentation, they discuss their journey into research, which led to a project exploring the inherent and extrinsic values in design students using verbal protocol analysis and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). By examining how learning specific design strategies can enhance creativity, their study not only yielded valuable insights but also earned them the Undergraduate Library Research Award at Oklahoma State University.

This video highlights a research project conducted by an undergraduate student in the Mixed Reality Lab, focusing on designing an innovative chair for older adults to assist with transitioning from sitting to standing. Supported by funding from the National Science Foundation's iCorps program, the student explored and developed this impactful design solution.