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		HUMAN VISION COGNITION DESIGN
	(click...) Thomas Sanocki, PhD Research in visual cognition & design Teaching of vision, cognition, statistics, research methods, psych & art & design Professor, Program in Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology ^this^ is interdiscliplinary science Psychology University of South Florida
	about the picture Publications Research in Visual Cognition Visual cognition is a primary process by which the mind understands the world. Sometimes called the "Visual Brain," visual cognition is a sophisticated interface involving intelligence-infused mechanisms that are powerful and adaptable. Visual cognition may be humankind's fastest route to learning. Visual cognition includes entryways and networks such as those used during everyday scene perception and reading. Our current research includes scene perception in general and attentional set in particular, high-level color and color harmony, object perception, visual short term memory, art and design, type design, and learning to read. I also like to explore environments that are healthy for people and that nurture human potential. Our lab is looking for people to help explore these problems. Specific Research Topics and Publications Scene Perception and Priming, Spatial Layout Color Harmony and Visual Encoding Object Identification and its Time Course Letter Perception and Font Tuning Word Perception and Context Visual Short Term Memory Our lab has great opportunities! The Need for Humane Design My research is motivated by the need for humane design in many domains. Our existing cultural environment was designed for expedience and profit, as were our banking systems. We can't afford design-for-greed! Design-for-greed is stressing the most productive workforce ever (as well as children, students, and everyone else!). Redesign now for humans, so we can live and grow in a safe and healthy climate that is driven by humanity rather than greed. Freedom and Democracy (still relevant!)