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Why Our Brains Love a Shortcut

The human brain is remarkable, but it is not designed to process the sheer scale of choice modern retail environments present.

Marketing
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The Myth of the Rational Shopper

In this article I draw on the latest research in consumer psychology to show why behavioural science is no longer a nice‐to‐have but a strategic imperative...

Marketing
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The Science of Why “Real” Smiles Sell

Research into the hidden mechanics of smiling reveals something fascinating: our brains don’t just react to authentic smiles, they predict them.

Emotions
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Why Fonts Have Feelings

Fonts may seem like mere design details, but science suggests they shape our emotions, trust, and buying choices far more than most consumers realise.

Design
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The Psychology of Easier Shopping Online

The modern shopper is impatient. They expect your website or app to be as intuitive as breathing, and if it isn’t, they bounce.

Design
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The Psychology of Advertising

It turns out, effective advertising isn’t random magic. It’s science. Human psychology and decades of research reveal consistent patterns...

Marketing
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Consumer Psychology 101 - 10 Reasons why you should add mind-science to your marketing

Businesses that ignore consumer psychology operate blind to the true drivers of human choice. Those that embrace it engineer their growth.

Marketing
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The Psychology of Packaging: How Design Shapes Desire

When you start to understand the psychology behind packaging design, you realise just how powerfully it can steer what we buy and how we feel.

Design
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The Psychology of Online Shopping

Why do some online shops convert like magic while others, offering the same products at similar prices, barely make a dent? The answer often lies in psychology.

Marketing
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