Sensory Appetites; Exhibition design by Studio Joseph; Photo: Matt Flynn ? Smithsonian Institution

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1000, Sensory Appetites

Color and shape can amplify taste and smell. A bulbous lollipop tastes extra sweet. We associate red with the smell of cherries and brown with the smell of chocolate, spice, or tobacco. Designers stoke our appetites and craft our memories by associating flavors or smells with textures, patterns, and colors.

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This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Senses: Design Beyond Vision.

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