Psychology and the Study of Consciousness: Theorists, Preferred Methods & Criticisms
Psychology began as the study of consciousness; this essay compares the consciousness definitions and preferred methods ...
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Traverse positive media psychology-themed topics, including cyberpsychology, the psychology of image, the psychology of social media, narrative psychology, political psychology, and more. The history of psychology, philosophical ideas, and other mind-body-technology inspired posts are also published from time to time.
The Role of Story During Our Early Identity Development
Explore the impact on identity development from early childhood through adolescence by way of story and ...
An Exploration of Truth & Meaning Amidst A Fake News World
While current events surrounding ‘fake news’ trends have largely inspired this post, this initial writing — ...
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These visual-centric, media psychology-inspired topics will be noteworthy and insightful to those interested in aesthetic media and narrative design.
Brand Storytelling at Airbnb
The Airbnb experience is not only a largely digital one from start to finish, but it’s also an end-to-end exercise in exuberant visual storytelling.
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The Rise of the Infographic
Experience the iterative rise of one of today’s most coveted, visual communications tools: the infographic. See how this compact form of visual storytelling tells a complex story in a single picture.
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Together, we’ll leverage relevant aspects of behavioral science and positive psychology across your transmedia narratives to create empathic connections and elicit authentic exchanges with those who seek to (better) experience your brand.
My training in media psychology, combined with my extensive marketing communications, brand development, and advertising/product design background spanning more than 20 years, is a strong advantage for stakeholders wanting to leverage positive media psychology practices to:
- develop transmedia-centric narratives
- establish authentic brand connections
- enrich brand journalism and storytelling
- build persuasive concepts from scratch
- positively design digital products
Mediated technology design initiatives I can direct or support:
- Behavior Design
- Art Direction
- Visual Storytelling
- Ideation + Storyboarding
- Product Design + Roadmapping
Facets of brand psychology I can help you implement include:
- Audience Engagement
- Transmedia Storytelling
- Semiotic + Narrative Analysis
- Multichannel Strategies
- Integration + Accountability
How to Use #VisualStorytelling in Your #Marketing: 5 Ways 👉🏾 a solid recap w detailed, recent examples 👍🏼 #visualization #visualmedia #storytelling #StorytellingforImpact #visualcontent https://socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-use-visual-storytelling-in-marketing-5-ways/
Is consciousness made possible by the brain’s 🧠 ⚡️energy field? A researcher says “yes” w new #consciousness theory via @NeuroscienceNew (& w this “yes,” evoking many potential implications for field of #ai #EmotionalIntelligence #Robotics) https://neurosciencenews.com/electromagnetic-consciousness-17191/
@andersoncooper’s #mindfulness interview w @jonkabatzinn is 🧠 💣 mindblowingly good; so glad I watched (& learned!): 🙏🏼✊🏼🙏🏼
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/24/app-news-section/anderson-cooper-full-circle-mobile-app/index.html
Education
- PhD, Media Psychology
Fielding Graduate University | began January 2020 - MA, Media Psychology
Fielding Graduate University | 2019 - MFA, Illustration
Academy of Art University | graduation 2021 - BS, Business Administration
Strayer University | 2017