Behavioral Design: Allexis Ousley

In order to obtain self actualization the hierarchy of needs must be met. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs states that,  “people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs take precedence over others. Our most basic need is for physical survival, and this will be the first thing that motivates our behavior.”  It is among the most primitive of biological needs to have some level of control in a given environment or situation. Giving someone control of their environment can affect their positive well being and mentality. Having control allows for a more relaxed and peaceful individual by giving the individual a sense of security. By stimulating these emotion, the individual can maintain a lower heart rate, therefore, a positive state of mind. The more control the individual has; the closer to the apex the individual reaches. The sketch below is an example of me as an individual trying to balance and control all of the details words surrounding ...

There is a fundamental need of humans to express themselves to others, and to understand themselves. Human mentality and perception is forever changing by the experiences that are encountered throughout the lifespan that is human existence. Every person is unique in perspective, each person has a different perception of a design. The designer can effect the ability to evoke the intended reaction from the observer, the skill level of the designer can effect the ability to evoke the intended response from the observer. Not every observer will view a design in the same way. Complexity of the situation arouses the adaptation of the design. The changes made allow for the growth of  design and skill of the designer to improve. In In essence, there is never a true solution to a perfect design, so it is important to enjoy the journey of the design and make it as effective as possible for the intended observer.