Saskia Wheeler is a strategist & researcher working with neuroscience-informed design to understand how environments and experiences influence emotion, performance, and human connection.

Her interest in aesthetic experience began studying philosophy and an MSc in Neuroaesthetics, where she researched how sensory environments influence cognition and emotion.

This research-led approach now underpins her collaborations with designers and creative teams, translating science into emotionally resonant experiences.

Selected Talks

Press, Articles and Features

The Signs: Trust Your Instincts and Live Without Limits - Dr Tara Swart, NYT Bestselling Author

Podcasts

In Light Of It All:

How Beauty Shapes The Brain

With Head of Light Tribe by Phos, Xander Cadisch

Is Our Brain Wired to BLOCK Creativity?

With Podcaster, TED X Speaker, Performance Coach Seven Jacobs

The Impact of Screens, Social Media and Hyper-connectivity on Mental Health

With Founder of Tribe Digital, Eoin McKenna

The Neuroscience of Remote Work

With Founder of Tribe Digital, Eoin McKenna

  • "Saskia blended science and creativity in a way that felt effortless."

    — Design Hotels

  • “Saskia’s work on scent and sensory detail was essential in making something new feel intuitive, pleasurable, and a daily ritual.”

    — Rollr, a Mother Design brand, award-winning luxury deoderant

  • "Saskia is insightful as she is inspiring and makes information easy to digest."

    — Hausense Design

  • "A wonderful workshop!"

    - Forever Audio, Immersive Sound Design Agency

Advisory Board