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Back to Episodes97: The Science of How Interior Design Affects Behavior, Wellbeing, and Daily Life with Eryn Oruncak
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The Science of How Interior Design Affects Behavior, Wellbeing, and Daily Life
Interior designers know when a room feels right. But what is actually happening beneath the surface?
In this episode of The McClain Method Podcast, John McClain sits down with Eryn Oruncak, founder of Elan Design, to talk about neuroaesthetics and the science behind how thoughtfully designed spaces affect the way people think, feel, and function.
Eryn explains why great design goes deeper than visual style. A room can support clarity, comfort, productivity, and a sense of belonging. It can also reduce friction in daily life by helping clients move through their routines with more ease.
This conversation explores how designers can pay closer attention to the way clients respond to materials, color, light, layout, and the overall feeling of a room. Eryn also shares how this deeper understanding has helped her communicate her value more clearly, guide clients with confidence, and create spaces that feel complete.
In This Episode
- What neuroaesthetics means in plain language
- How interior design affects behavior, wellbeing, and daily routines
- Why client preferences go deeper than visual style
- How clutter and unresolved spaces can add to cognitive load
- The importance of asking better questions during the design process
- Why designers should observe physical and emotional responses to materials
- How coherence, fascination, and hominess work together in a finished room
- Why completing a space matters for the client experience
- How designers can explain the deeper value behind their decisions
A Practical Question for Designers
One of the simplest takeaways from the conversation is to review a project and ask:
How is this room serving the client?
That question can open a deeper conversation about function, comfort, clarity, investment, and the choices that still need to be made.
About Eryn Oruncak
Eryn Oruncak is the founder of Elan Design. She is an interior designer and fine artist whose work focuses on creating deeply customized spaces that support the people living and working inside them. She also consults with designers, schools, stores, builders, developers, and organizations interested in understanding how environments affect behavior and wellbeing.
Resources
Learn more about Eryn Oruncak and Elan Design:
Explore the neuroaesthetics resources and consultation information on the Elan Design website
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