ABOUT
Beyond Aesthetics
Beyond the Walls is a multidisciplinary website where neuroscience meets design. This is more than a platform, it’s an invitation to explore how our environments shape the way we think, feel, and live.
Here, you can connect with founder Krisia Estes, explore her portfolio, and dive into research-driven, journal-style articles that bridge interior design with cognitive science, psychology, and Neuroscience.
From case studies to conceptual explorations, Beyond the Walls is a space for curiosity, insight, and innovation, designed to challenge assumptions and reimagine the potential of the spaces we move through every day.
Immerse yourself in the science of experience. Discover what lies beyond aesthetics, beyond the walls.
OUR SERVICES
From consulting on wellness environments to sensory-informed interiors, our services blend aesthetics with neuroscience to create spaces that support cognition, emotion, and behavior.
EXPERIENCE
With a background in interior design, psychology, and neuroaesthetics, Krisia Estes brings both academic research and practical design experience to every project, merging intuition with data.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Every recommendation is backed by credible science, clear communication, and a deep respect for the client’s vision, ensuring that integrity guides each step of the process.
TESTIMONIALS
Client Success Stories: Hear What Our Clients Say
“Working with Krisia changed how I think about space entirely. Her insights brought clarity, calm, and purpose to our environment.”
CHRISTOPHER RAMIREZ
Arlington, Virginia
“Smart, sensitive, and science-backed. Krisia’s approach made our design feel not only beautiful but deeply human.”
MARCUS THOMPSON
Naperville, Illinois
“She doesn’t just design spaces, she designs experiences. Thoughtful, precise, and truly transformative.”
AISHA PATEL
Plano, Texas
KRISIA ESTES
Building a Healthy Future
My name is Krisia Estes, and my work explores the profound ways in which our surroundings shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Rooted in the fields of Neuroaesthetics, Psychology, and Interior Design, my research and approach seek to bridge the gap between scientific insight and spatial experience. I am particularly interested in how architecture influences cognitive function, sensory processing, and emotional well-being, whether through the rhythm of movement within a space, the interplay of light and texture, or the subconscious cues that guide perception and decision-making.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, where I studied Interior Design, Psychology, and Cognitive Science, followed by a Master’s degree in the Psychology of the Arts, Neuroaesthetics, and Creativity from Goldsmiths, University of London. My interdisciplinary background allows me to analyze design through both an artistic and empirical lens, translating research findings into real-world applications that make spaces more intuitive, inclusive, and responsive to human needs.
As we continue to uncover the cognitive and psychological effects of our environments, it becomes clear that design is not just an aesthetic practice. It is a form of storytelling, a means of communication, and a tool for shaping experience. Through this platform, I aim to question, explore, and push the boundaries of what we know about how space affects us, inviting others to rethink the role of design in everyday life.
