3. Beyond Aesthetics: From Design to Fashion Psychology with Dr. Sarah Seung-McFarland

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Design Deep Dive: A Design Psychology Podcast

Dr. Suzan Ahmed

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Design Deep Dive, with psychologist Dr. Suzan Ahmed (Dr. Za), explores how we relate to our environments + place, from our homes to our hometowns, from the built environment to our planet. By deeply understanding our relationship to place, we can create a more conscious relationship to these spaces + the world around us. Each episode, I interview guests to discuss various topics across the spectrum of design + psychology, as well as share my own experiences with place. When we can awaken to our relationship to place, we can work towards designing a more inclusive, safe, and just world.

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3. Beyond Aesthetics: From Design to Fashion Psychology with Dr. Sarah Seung-McFarland

Design Deep Dive: A Design Psychology Podcast

42 minutes 10 seconds

7 months ago

3. Beyond Aesthetics: From Design to Fashion Psychology with Dr. Sarah Seung-McFarland

When we think of interior design, we often focus on aesthetics—but what about the psychological needs that shape how a space truly feels? In this episode of Design Deep Dive, I chat with Dr. Sarah Seung-McFarland, a licensed psychologist specializing in design and fashion psychology, to explore the deeper connections between space, identity, and well-being.

Dr. Sarah shares her journey from counseling psychology to design psychology, how she integrates environmental autobiographies into her interior design work, and why understanding emotional connections to space is essential for creating a home that truly supports us.

In this episode:

The role of design psychology in creating spaces that reflect identity and emotional needs
How environmental autobiographies help uncover past, present, and future relationships to place
Why a home’s emotional impact is just as important as its visual appeal
The future of design psychology and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration

Connect with Dr. Sara:

Website: https://trulery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trulery_/

Connect with Dr. Za:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designwithdr.za/

Book a Design Psychology Consult Call: https://suzan-ahmed.clientsecure.me