Designed to feel: the neuroaesthetics behind spaces that move people
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Designed to feel: the neuroaesthetics behind spaces that move people

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ESG - Environmental, Social, Governance
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

Inspiration Hub | Curious Minds Theater, B4100
English
Starts in
3
weeks
2
days
14
hours
10
minutes
About

What if the most powerful thing a brand can design for is the nervous system? Anna Mader and Jessica Weickert unpack the neuroaesthetics behind turning spaces into places and explain why the science of sensory perception, memory and embodied emotion is becoming a strategic advantage in brand experiences.

Learning outcomes:

Discover what neuroaesthetics is, why it matters, and how it reframes what audiences are seeking from brand experiences

Examine real-world case studies and science-meets-soul strategies that apply neuroaesthetics and embodied immersion to build deeper human connection, presence and emotional resonance

Apply the “Form Follows Feeling” framework: a practical tool for designing experiences that prioritize inner transformation, from brief to build

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75

* CMP/CEU Approved: Event Design, 0.5 credits

* CSEP Approved

Speakers

Anna Mader

Chief Creative OfficerXD Agency

Jessica Weickert

SVP, StrategyXD Agency