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The design tricks brands use to get you to buy
The design tricks brands use to get you to buy
The design tricks brands use to get you to buy
Saturday 14th December 2024
Explore the psychology behind product design and how it influences your buying decisions. Learn about design tricks, nudge theory, and the role of AI.
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Episode Overview
- Designers use psychology to influence shopping behaviour.
- Balance between familiarity and novelty is key in product design.
- AI is set to play a significant role in future design innovations.
- Repeated exposure can make unfamiliar designs more appealing.
- Faces and anthropomorphism are powerful tools in marketing.
We crave balance between the warm blanket of familiarity and the spicy kick of novelty
Ever wondered why you can't resist that sleek new gadget or those trendy shoes? This episode of 'All In The Mind' dives into the psychology behind product design and how it influences our buying decisions. Host Sana Kadar chats with Chris Bauman, a professor of branding from Macquarie University, to uncover the tricks designers use to balance innovation with our need for familiarity.
From the IKEA maze to Yamaha's futuristic violin, you'll learn how design can nudge you towards making purchases without you even realising it. They also explore how AI might shape the future of design, making it even more tailored to our subconscious desires. Bauman explains concepts like the mere exposure effect and the isolation effect, showing how repeated exposure can turn something unfamiliar into something beloved, just like the Eiffel Tower.
He also discusses the importance of faces in design and marketing, and how anthropomorphism can make even a tyre seem friendly and relatable. If you're curious about the hidden forces that drive your shopping habits, this episode offers a fascinating look into the world of design psychology. Don't miss out on these insights that could change the way you see everyday products.
Why not give it a listen and see if you can spot the next time a designer nudges you towards a purchase?