ABSTRACT
While it is easy to become wrapped up in
self-development work, we create a
individuality, it is important to remember
memorable and effective experience that
the multitude of ways in which we are all
encourages a solution focused approach.
similar. Feelings, thoughts, and emotions; we all have them. In times of chaos or
My thesis will explore how we can apply
change, it can be a struggle to process
Design Thinking into immersive spaces
in the most effective way what goes on in
to work in tandem with behavioral
the mind. This skill, the art of processing,
therapy, helping people process their
is instilled at different intensities
current state of being.
depending on where our lives lead us. Behavioral Therapy enables people to develop themselves and their place in the world. This is often done using tools of verbal communication, such as talk therapy. The power of Design (and Design Thinking) has taught me the impact and influence of process, visual communication, strategic systems, physical interaction, and iterative making. When we instill design systems into
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