ALINA SPICER RYAN SPICER ARDESIGNINC.COM
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nfusing the five senses into a design is just as important for a commercial establishment as it is for a private residence. The sensory fusion must create a palatable atmosphere that nudges the senses but doesn’t implode with a cacophony of confusion, so the patrons have an enjoyable experience.
husband-wife design team at ARDesign, when asked about using multisensory design in a commercial space. Adds his partner, Alina Spicer, “There are certain senses that are more highlighted when it comes to commercial spaces. In a restaurant, I think it’s taste.”
For that reason, the proper lighting is vital to make the food appealing. “We “I think it’s definitely just as important,” says Ryan Spicer, half of the had to really consider what we were doing when we picked out the light-
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