Life-Centered Spatial Design

"Designing Spaces for Life, Ecology, and Well-being"

LCSD Lab

Welcome to the Life-Centered Spatial Design (LCSD) Lab!

Our research group explores the intricate relationship between humans and their spatial environments. We believe that well-designed spaces have the potential to profoundly impact human experiences, communities, and overall quality of life.

We take a holistic approach to integrating human needs, ecosystems, and sustainability into the design process. Through conceptualization, prototyping, and evaluation, we explore diverse facets of spatial design to create environments that go beyond functional requirements, enriching emotional, cognitive, and behavioral experiences.

By adopting a human-centered design approach and incorporating sustainable practices, and advanced technologies, we strive to enhance human potential, inspire creativity, and promote harmony with the environment.

Our research investigates environmental factors, spatial attributes, and design elements that influence cognition, emotion, and behavior. Utilizing digital technologies such as AI and AR/VR, along with psychophysiological sensors—including eye-tracking, EEG, fNIRS, GSR, and ECG—we gather biometric data to gain insights into evidence-based design for user experiences across diverse spatial contexts.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary experts, industry partners, and international collaborators, we conducts funded research projects to address real-world challenges. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, we strive to develop innovative and inclusive spatial design solutions.

We warmly welcome students, researchers, and professionals who share our passion for life-centered spatial design to join us in shaping a better, more sustainable future through design.

The Catholic University of Korea @Songsim Campus

Human(ity)-Centered Design Approach in Spatial Design and Environemental Analysis Process

Department of Spatial Design and Consumer Studies @Dasol Building

# Spatial Design, #Human Centered Design, # Life Centered Design, # Evidence-Based Design, #Design Methdology, # Design Process, # Interior Architecture, # Environmental Analysis, # Biophilic Design, # Sustainability, # Mental Health, # Creativity, # Well-being, # WELL Building Standard, #Bio-Inspired Design, #Environmental Psychology, # Design Neurocognition, # NeuroArchitecture, #NeuroDesign, # NeuroMarketing, # Human Behavior, # Biometrics, # Eyetracking, # EEG, # Virtual Reality (VR), #Augmented Reality (AR), # Artificial Intelligence (AI), # Visual Merchandising, # Space Branding, # Brand Experience Design

[Notice] 2025 New Opportunities for International Collaborations and Graduate Studies

We welcome potential international collaborations in interdisciplinary design research and practice, with a focus on environmental psychology and neuroarchitecture. We are currently recruiting highly motivated graduate students for doctoral and master's programs, as well as researchers interested in joining our ongoing projects. For inquiries, please contact me via email at ny.kim@catholic.ac.kr

- 본 연구실에서는 함께 연구할 성실한 박사과정, 석사과정, 학부연구생(인턴) 모집합니다 .
- 2025년도 한국연구재단 연구과제 생체신호기반 융복합 디자인연구 (NeuroArchitecture, AI, EEG, fNIRS, Mental Health, Creativity) 에 참여할 연구원을 상시 모집합니다. 본 프로젝트에 관심 있는 분 (전공무관, 외국인 환영)은 언제든지 문의해주시기 바랍니다. 디자인 비전공자도 지원 가능하며, 신경과학, 인지심리학, AI, 데이터 사이언스, 생체신호분석 경험자 우대합니다.
- 연구원 지원을 원하시는 분들은 언제든지 이력서(CV)와 자기소개서를 이메일(ny.kim@catholic.ac.kr) 로 보내주세요.

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