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The impact of semantic feedback on functional connectivity during design ideation: a preliminary study
Proceedings of the Design Society, v 6, pp 3185-3192
01 Aug 2026
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Abstract
This study aims to examine the influence of semantic feedback on the functional connectivity of students’ brains in design education. We evaluated functional connectivity using EEG. After the instructor provided feedback, we observed a significant reduction in students’ alpha-band activity across 16 channel pairs. It suggests that, after receiving feedback, participants relied more on localized neural circuits rather than on broad, diffuse connections. Semantic feedback potentially facilitates participation in more efficient cognitive processes, thereby assisting design ideation.
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- Title
- The impact of semantic feedback on functional connectivity during design ideation: a preliminary study
- Creators
- Mengru Wang (Corresponding Author) - University of OuluJohn S Gero - Drexel UniversitySohail Ahmed Soomro - University of OuluGeorgi V Georgiev - University of Oulu
- Publication Details
- Proceedings of the Design Society, v 6, pp 3185-3192
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Other Identifier
- 991022195751704721