Concurrents – Environmental Psychology: Curves Make Sense

Humans find it comforting and comfortable to be in the presence of curving lines; more rectilinear ones bring thoughts of efficiency and functionality to mind.  As we bounce from one pandemic related stress to the next, positively responding to curve-y things, having them feature more prominently in design offerings and presentations, etc., makes a lot of sense. In Nine Notable Trends at NeoCon 2021, a piece by Jean Nayar in the December 9th edition of Interface’s Human Spaces newsletter, (Interface Blog), Ms. Nayar says, “Among the clearest design motifs that dominated show spaces this year were flowing lines and curvilinear forms that can be used to add a sense of softness and new dimension to healthcare and office spaces. ‘Rounded archways, curved sofas, chairs with rounded backs, and oval benches and coffee tables continued to be prevalent as they have been in the recent past,’ says Katherine Cohen, manager of …