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The Presentation of Self in Virtual Reality: A Cognitive Load Study by Mejia-Puig, Luis, Chandrasekera, Tilanka

“…The use of virtual reality (VR) in interior design has increased dramatically. Its interactive and visualization benefits are undeniable. Designers, clients,…”
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Comparison of Virtual Reality Visualizations With Traditional Visualizations in Hotel Settings by Slevitch, Lisa, Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Sealy, Meghan Drew

“…The objective of the current study was to investigate how virtual reality (VR) visualizations compare with traditional visualizations such as two-dimensional…”
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Design for Working from Home: Lessons Learned from Architects and Designers during the COVID Era by Hosseini, Zahrasadat, Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Jayadas, Aditya

“…Technology has revolutionized information and communication, with platforms now enabling employees to work remotely. The COVID-19 pandemic has further changed…”
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The virtual body in a design exercise: a conceptual framework for embodied cognition by Mejia-Puig, Luis, Chandrasekera, Tilanka

“…In design education, immersive virtual reality (VR) has grown as a visualization and interaction tool. Nonetheless, little research has been done on how…”
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Can artificial intelligence support creativity in early design processes? by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Hosseini, Zahrasadat, Perera, Ubhaya

“…This study focuses on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on design ideation. Generative AI, recognized for its ability to…”
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Emergency preparedness in the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Hebert, Paulette

“…Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the emergency preparedness of the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka, focusing on hotels and restaurants in…”
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PeTe (Peer Teaching) Mentors: How Near Peer Mentoring (NPM) Affects Academic Success and Retention in Design Education by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Hosseini, Zahrasadat, Jayadas, Aditya, Boorady, Lynn M.

“…Near-Peer Mentoring (NPM) is an innovative form of Peer-assisted Learning that has been gaining traction in educational settings. Traditionally, NPM is…”
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Biophilic Interventions in Space Habitat Crew Quarters to Improve Cognitive & Physiological Health by Winn, Audrey, Jayadas, Aditya, Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Thaxton, Sherry

“…Biophilia is the innate love of life and utilizing this concept when designing interior environments is known as Biophilic Design. Natural materials,…”
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Virtual Reality images’ impact on cognition and affect in hotel promotions: Application of self-reported and psycho-physiological measures by Slevitch, Lisa, Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Mejia-Puig, Luis, Korneva, Kate, Akosa, Josephine S.

“…The current study examines how two types of Virtual Reality (VR) hotel images impact cognition and affect when used for promotional purposes. The study employs…”
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Generative artificial intelligence tools for diverse learning styles in design education by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Hosseini, Zahrasadat, Perera, Ubhaya, Bazhaw Hyscher, Anna

“…The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming design education by automating processes and enhancing learning. Early exposure to AI offers…”
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Perception over the use of traditional and digital mediums within the design process: A questionnaire study on design students by Mejia-Puig, Luis Alfonso, Arango, Hugo Dario, Chandrasekera, Tilanka

“…The purpose of this study was to explore design student's perceptions over traditional and digital mediums within the design process. In this research, a…”
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Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and their effect on learning style in the creative design process by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Yoon, So-Yeon

“…Research has shown that user characteristics such as preference for using an interface can result in effective use of the interface. Research has also…”
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Effect of Degrees of Freedom on the Sense of Presence Generated by Virtual Reality (VR) Head-Mounted Display Systems: A Case Study on the Use of VR in Early Design Studios by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Fernando, Kinkini, Puig, Luis

“…The purpose of this research was to explore the use of virtual reality (VR) in early design studios. In this research project, two different types of…”
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The effect of subliminal suggestions on Sudden Moments of Inspiration (SMI) in the design process by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Vo, Ngoc, D'Souza, Newton

“…The purpose of the study is to identify Sudden Moments of Inspiration (SMI) in the architectural design process to examine the effect of subliminal suggestions…”
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The effect of subliminal suggestions on Sudden Moments of Inspiration (SMI) in the design process by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Vo, Ngoc, D'Souza, Newton

“…The purpose of the study is to identify Sudden Moments of Inspiration (SMI) in the architectural design process to examine the effect of subliminal suggestions…”
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The Effect of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality interfaces on Epistemic Actions and the Creative Process by Chandrasekera, Tilanka

“…The aim of the study is to investigate how VR and AR interfaces affect the creative design process in design education. Theories from cognitive psychology,…”
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The Effect of Tangible User Interfaces on Cognitive Load in the Creative Design Process by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, So-Yeon Yoon

“…The aim of the study is to investigate how Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and Tangible User Interfaces (TUI) affect the creative design process in design…”
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Work-in-Progress-Decolonizing the Digital Divide: Problem Based Spatial Design Through Immersive Technology for STEM Education in Minority Populations by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Colston, Nicole, Asino, Tutaleni, Orona, Cynthia, Allen, Katie, Howard, Allison, Bott, Piper, Adewumi, Oluwafikayo

“…This work-in-progress paper reports preliminary findings from surveys, participant observation, and co-design discussions with educators and elders of a Native…”
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Virtual environments with soundscapes: a study on immersion and effects of spatial abilities by Chandrasekera, Tilanka, Yoon, So-Yeon, D'Souza, Newton

“…In this study we explore how soundscapes can be used as navigational aids in virtual environments and empirically investigate the correlation between…”
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