This research aims to explore the intersection of designed spaces, augmented reality (AR), and
cognition, investigating how AR technologies can transform the way people perceive, interact with,
and experience physical environments. The study will focus on the cognitive processes involved in
spatial understanding, exploring how AR can influence and enhance a user's mental representation
of their surroundings.
As AR technologies evolve, they offer unique opportunities for designers to create dynamic,
interactive environments that adapt to users' needs and perceptions in real-time. By overlaying
digital information onto physical spaces, AR has the potential to shift the boundaries between the
tangible and the virtual, opening new avenues for spatial design to become more immersive and
personalized.
This research will employ a mixed-method approach, combining design experimentation with
cognitive science principles to assess how AR interventions affect spatial perception, memory, and emotional response. The study aims to develop a deeper understanding of how AR can facilitate
cognitive engagement within designed environments, promoting more intuitive, user-centered
spaces.
The findings of this study will contribute to the growing discourse on the role of technology in design,
particularly how emerging technologies like AR can expand the potential for innovation within spatial
design practice, while also adapting to future advancements in AR capabilities.
