At the NeuroDesign Academy, we teach global interior design professionals about neuroscience in relation to the beauty of design, and how to implement science-back strategies into their design process to improve human well-being.
Our mission is to champion the principle of 'Form Follows Feeling' in interior design, harmonizing science, nature, beauty, and emotion to craft spaces that resonate deeply and positively impact lives.
Our tagline, "Defined by Beauty, Backed by Science," encapsulates our commitment to marrying aesthetic and emotional appeal with empirical evidence, ensuring that interior design not only inspires visually but also functionally and emotionally to enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.
Ready to revolutionize your design skills and transform your career?
Dive into the world of neuroaesthetics and learn how to craft spaces that evoke positive emotions and reduce stress. Explore biophilic design techniques to seamlessly integrate nature into your projects, fostering connections with the natural world. Delve into salutogenic design principles to create environments that support holistic well-being, promoting physical activity and social interaction. With our courses, you'll gain the expertise to transform your designs and improve occupant health and happiness.
We offer a variety of courses and research studies for interior design professionals to access information on designing for health and well-being in the built environment
Discover the profound influence of neuroaesthetics on human well-being in design. Learn how beauty shapes form and feeling, optimizing environments for health. Discover the powerful biometric tools of Visual Attention Software and iMotions to support your design decisions.
Upon completion, receive a certificate, affirming your mastery in harnessing nature and beauty to drive design.
Join us and reshape your understanding of design's impact on life!
EARN 18.0 CEUs: 10.5 HSW and 7.5 General Credits - Approved by IDCEC
Obtain your accreditation in
Foundations in Science of Design and receive a Certification
Our online learning campus is perfect for busy interior design professionals like yourself. With self-paced courses you have flexibility and convenience, catering to your hectic work schedule while ensuring quality education and skill enhancement when it's convenient for you.
Our faculty excel as leaders in science and design, positively influencing the world with their impactful work and research. Our sessions, crafted by experts in neuroaesthetics, art, color, classic patterns, biometrics, environmental phycology, fractals, medical approach to design and biophilia, empower you with knowledge. Additionally, we bolster your business with branding, neuromarketing, and sales sessions, aiding in marketing and promoting your interior design services and mission effectively.
The incorporation of biometrics into design processes significantly enhances outcomes. Partnering with theHAPI.org on research, allows us to measure reactions to the built environment using visual attention software along with facial analysis and galvanic skin response. This data-driven approach informs the creation of spaces that better resonate with users, optimizing overall experience and well-being
To read research studies visit Genetics of Design
I'm Linda Kafka, the driving force behind the NeuroDesign Academy and program creator. Since 2009, I have been a trusted and valued educator, and advocate for residential interior design. I was instrumental in building and managing Canada's only trade design center, where we supported interior design professionals and emerging students through relevant programming.
My journey in intertwining aesthetics and science took root in 2019 with the neuroaesthetic installation at Salone del Mobile, Milan,
This transformative experience ignited my dedication to enhancing the understanding of interior design's vital role by integrating scientific principles into education. I firmly believe in the power of design to improve health, and it is crucial that we redefine the value proposition of what YOU do in creating spaces that promote health and well-being.
Join me as we embark on a transformative journey that blends human focused science with interior design. Together, let's foster a world where design not only beautifies but significantly enriches our lives.
Susan Magsamen, International Arts and Mind Lab
