Embedding Brain Boosting Effects in Your Design
Saturday, January 10th, 2009
SharpBrains, a leader in the emerging field of cognitive training published an interest report in 2008 on the Top 10 Brain Training Future Trends. The report predicts we will see brain training emerge in physical exercise, corporate wellness and leadership programs.
In other words, functionality that creates brain boosting effects (e.g. improved focus, memory, visual acuity, creativity) will begin to emerge in the design of other products and programs. This is an important trend for cognitive designers.
For example, would customers be interested in an organizer or reminder systems that not only helps them remember things but at the same time makes their memory stronger? How about employees, would they see “cognitive enhancement” as a valuable perk or benefit?
