Design That Sticks: Applying Neuroscience to Predict Attention

Design That Sticks: Applying Neuroscience to Predict Attention

May 17, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 445

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This episode explores how neuroscience and AI influence design and user attention in digital marketing.

Why do so many beautifully designed websites, ads and digital experiences still fail to convert? In this episode of The Digital Marketing Podcast, Daniel Rowles is joined by Kramer Reeves, CEO of EyeQuant, alongside neuroscientist Professor Peter König, one of the company's founders and a leading expert in visual attention and cognitive science. Together, they explore how neuroscience and AI are reshaping the way marketers, designers and brands understand attention. The conversation dives into the hidden mechanics behind how people actually experience digital content. From subconscious processing and visual saliency through to cognitive overload and design clarity, this episode challenges many of the assumptions marketers make about what users notice, understand and act on. The discussion also explores how AI-powered predictive attention modelling can help teams test creative assets before launch, reducing guesswork and improving performance across websites, ads, landing pages and social content. If you work in UX, creative, digital marketing or conversion optimisation, this episode offers a fascinating blend of neuroscience theory and highly practical design advice. In This…

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