CEU Podcast - The Science of the Senses: Decoding Noise

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The Learning Objective CEU Podcast 

In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by Baresque, we discover how to up our awareness of noise in every sensory domain. Exploring solutions for designing inclusively to provide higher levels of comfort and function for the everyday user.

In part one, you’ll learn from Steve Orfield, researcher and President at Orfield Labs, as he analyzes multi-sensory experiences and the impact on human cognitive behavior and perception. In part two, you’ll hear from Evan Benway, managing director at Moodsonic, to evaluate one specific sense, our auditory sense. Looking at a newer development, soundscaping and the challenges and advantages of manipulating sound to benefit the user experience.

After listening, you will be able to:

• Understand the multi-sensory factors that contribute to noise.
• Incorporate a key principle of universal design.
• Uncover the psychological effects of auditory noise on human behavior and well-being.
• Discover the role of soundscaping on the user experience.

How it Works

If this is your first audio-CEU experience you might have some questions – like, "Can I really get CEU credit for listening to a podcast?" and "How exactly does this whole CEU podcast thing work?" And the answer is yes, you CAN earn CEU credits for tuning in and the process is quick and easy.

Here's how to complete your entire CEU podcast process in 3 simple steps:

Step 1: Listen to the episode. 

Step 2: Visit this link to take a short, 5-question quiz.
            *Scoring an 80% or above on the quiz will earn you 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU. 
Step 3: Upon passing the quiz, receive your certificate of completion from the CEU provider.

Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsor, Baresque, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry.