Much of this design transformation comes down to a space delighting your senses to give you more of an emotional connection. In this modern world, it can feel like most things in life are made to be purely functional. As humans, this can leave us craving more of a modern touch. Many hotels and restaurants are realising that atmosphere, story and connection are as important as function.
This is why experience-first design has become a powerful industry shift. Exploring the portfolio at Helms Workshop, you can see how design elements can all combine to give places warmth and depth. This philosophy delivers a positive emotional response, rather than something transactional. Here you’ll see why it’s so important.
Designing for emotional connection
When you walk into any hotel or restaurant, you instantly get a feel for the place. It could be calm or exciting, cheap or luxurious, or perhaps warm or cold. Experience-first design puts this type of feeling as its core metric.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.


