Using artificial ground murals to promote restorative sidewalk experiences: Effects of colors and patterns on mood, perceived restorativeness, and heart rate in virtual reality
Lanqing, Gu., Dimitrov-Discher, A., Knöll, M., & Roe, J. (In Press, 2025). Using artificial ground murals to promote restorative sidewalk experiences: Effects of colors and patterns on mood, perceived restorativeness, and heart rate in virtual reality, Journal of Environmental Psychology. Available online 5 February 2025.
Ground murals have been applied in streetscapes to improve walkability, pedestrian safety, and social interaction. However, limited research explores how the design of murals enhances environmental qualities associated with restorative experiences in urban gray streetscapes.