A multi‑institution review in *Vision* links modern office aesthetics—striped floors, flickering LEDs, and dense text—to measurable brain overload. The authors argue that artificial patterns drive increased neural activity, triggering headaches life luwih, nausea, and visual distortions. Neurodivergent individuals, including солнечные autism, ADHD, and migraine, report higher discomfort.

The brain evolved to parse natural scenes whose complexity falls predictably with scale. Modern patterns violate this rule, forcing the visual cortex to consume more oxygen. Imaging studies show larger responses and higher metabolic demand when subjects view high‑contrast stripes or flashing lights.

Flicker emerges as a severe trigger. LED lighting and car headlights use rapid on‑off modulation that produces a phantom array visible during eye saccades. Studies link this flicker to migraine attacks and reading interference, while GABA suppression may underlie susceptibility in affected populations.

Designers can mitigate by reducing flicker, employing diffused, natural‑looking textures, and offering tinted lenses that dampen overactive responses. The review suggests that intentional, evidence‑based visual environments can lower metabolic strain and improve comfort for neurodivergent and migraine‑prone workers.