India, Nov. 22 -- Design is not just about how a space looks but about how it makes you feel. Imagine walking into a room that smells bad. No matter how beautiful the drapes are or how plush the rug feels, the space already feels off. That is the quiet strength of sensory design. Light is another cue we often underestimate. If it is too bright, it overwhelms. If it is too dim, it drains your energy.

Over the years, as a student of design, I've learnt that every sensory detail, from scent to sound, shapes how we connect with our surroundings. A work desk needs clear, bright light to keep the mind alert, while a reading corner feels right only when it glows softly. Design, after all, is not just visual. It is a full sensory experience.

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