Join Emma Tompkins and Lucy Fineberg for a compelling talk on the surprising links between our nervous systems and urban design.
Emma will share how the body's nervous system is fundamentally at odds with modern life. Discover how this "dysregulation" affects our well-being and how designers can tune into a deeper, bodily instinct to create spaces that promote health and survival. Learn to see design through the "body-brain" connection and challenge yourself to re-examine what makes a space truly well-designed.
Introduction and Chair - Lucy Fineberg - UDG Executive and UMC
Speaker - Emma Tompkins
Discussion
Emma Tompkins is a designer and facilitator whose practice spans the breadth of theatrical performance design. She serves as a committee member for the Society of British Theatre Designers (SBTD). Emma is passionate about uncovering the interconnectedness between design, embodiment, and the environmental influences on the nervous system, bringing a unique and holistic perspective to her creative process.
