The Tactile Sensory Experience in Interior Design: Exploring the Impact of Touch on Emotional Responses

Abstract

Abstract: Touch or the tactile sense is a important element of human interaction, and it has the power to generate emotional responses in individuals. The presence of heavy objects can give the impression of importance to job candidates, rough objects can make social interactions appear more challenging, and hard objects can lead to a more rigid approach in negotiations [1]. In the context of interior design, touch can be used to create a sensory experience and influence the emotional responses of those who inhabit a space. In this paper, we explore the role of touch or tactile sense in interior design and its impact on emotional experience. Through experiments, this study will examine the effects of different types of touch surfaces, such as smooth versus textured, . Our results show that to how much degree, the touch can significantly impact emotional response in interior spaces, with certain types of touch surfaces generating specific emotional responses. These findings will have important implications for the use of touch in interior design and suggest that designers should consider to incorporate the role of touch based on these findings to create a sensory based experience for the users of space.