Verena W.
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"Imagine you enter a room. The way the light falls directly influences how you perceive the world around you. Light and shadow play on surfaces, bringing colors to life and giving objects depth. This is the first sense, sight, which is significantly influenced by lighting."
Strengthening the 5 senses through lighting
But it's not just about sight. Think about smell. In a brightly lit cafe, you can smell the aromas of freshly baked bread and coffee more intensely than in a dim, poorly lit corner. Light not only enhances scents, but also your ability to detect them. Then there's hearing. In a well-lit room, you may feel more open and alert.
You are more aware of sounds, such as the hum of a computer or the chirping of birds outside. Good lighting sharpens your attention and therefore your hearing. The sense of touch is also affected. In a warmly lit room, textures - be it the fabric of an armchair or the smoothness of a wooden table - somehow feel more familiar and pleasant. Lighting affects how you feel about your surroundings and how comfortable you feel in your skin. And finally, taste. In a well-lit restaurant, the food often tastes better.
Lighting plays an important role in this because it influences your mood and therefore your perception of taste. Overall, lighting connects all of your senses in a subtle but powerful way. It shapes your perception and experience of the world. So the way light is used in your environment affects not only what you see, but also what you hear, smell, taste and feel. Any change in the light changes your entire sensory experience.
Verena W.
