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  • Human-computer interaction
  • Architectural psychology

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  • Natural environments typically exhibit congruent visual and physical properties.
  • Human-built environments often present discrepancies between perceived and actual surface characteristics.
  • Understanding these mismatches is crucial for designing safe and comfortable spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of visual-physical mismatches on the perceived walking experience.
  • To explore how illusory patterns affect gait stability and user comfort.
  • To identify research questions for vision science concerning architectural design and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Participants walked on four flat floor surfaces with distinct visual illusions.
  • Included patterns designed to appear as 3D furrows/ridges (e.g., Primrose Field illusion).
  • A control pattern (Cafe Wall illusion variant) lacked perceived 3D effects.

Main Results:

  • All visual patterns were perceived as intriguing and aesthetically engaging.
  • Over 50% of participants reported discomfort, aversion, and reduced walking stability.
  • Some participants experienced fear of falling due to the visual-physical discrepancies.

Conclusions:

  • Visual illusions on walking surfaces can negatively affect user experience and perceived safety.
  • Architectural design choices significantly influence walkability and psychological well-being.
  • Further research is needed to understand the implications of visual-physical mismatches in built environments.