Abstract
Color is one of the most powerful aspects of a psychological counseling environment. Little scientific research has been conducted on color design and much of the existing literature is based on observational studies. Using design of experiments and response surface methodology, this paper proposes an optimal color design approach for transforming patients’ perception into color elements. Six indices, pleasant-unpleasant, interesting-uninteresting, exciting-boring, relaxing-distressing, safe-fearful, and active-inactive, were used to assess patients’ impression. A total of 75 patients participated, including 42 for Experiment 1 and 33 for Experiment 2. 27 representative color samples were designed in Experiment 1, and the color sample (L = 75, a = 0, b = -60) was the most preferred one. In Experiment 2, this color sample was set as the ‘central point’, and three color attributes were optimized to maximize the patients’ satisfaction. The experimental results show that the proposed method can get the optimal solution for color design of a counseling room.
Highlights
Color, one of the most powerful aspects of the environment, has been reported to promote human adaptation to the environment and enhance spatial form [1]
The visual environment is a vital element influencing hospital staff morale and productivity; studies have even reported that an enhanced visual environment have produced improved faster recovery rates by as much as 10%
These improvements have been attributed to particular elements of the visual environment; they include the use of appropriate color in interior design
Summary
One of the most powerful aspects of the environment, has been reported to promote human adaptation to the environment and enhance spatial form [1]. The visual environment is a vital element influencing hospital staff morale and productivity; studies have even reported that an enhanced visual environment have produced improved faster recovery rates by as much as 10%. These improvements have been attributed to particular elements of the visual environment; they include the use of appropriate color in interior design. Color can have an impact on peoples’ perceptions and responses to the environment and affect patient recovery rates, improving the quality and overall experience of patients, staff and visitors. Color is powerful tools for coding, navigation and wayfinding, color can promote a sense of well-being and independence
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