Color Choices Research Articles

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ СУЧАСНОЇ АРХІТЕКТУРИ У БУДІВЛЯХ ПСИХІАТРІЇ

The article highlights the importance of architecture to mental health and the impact of space design on emotional state and productivity. The study shows that architects are using innovative approaches, such as biophilic design, to create healing environments, and mental health is becoming more relevant in the context of current challenges, including the pandemic. The article also reveals the contribution of architect Thomas Story Kirkbride to the development of the concept of "moral healing" and the use of light and safe space planning as key elements in supporting mental health. It is suggested that the conscious use of design can contribute not only to the physical but also to the mental well-being of people. Considering the important aspects of architectural design that affect mental health. The use of natural light, the introduction of biophilic design and the creation of open, spacious layouts can have a positive impact on people's emotional state and overall mood. The article also highlights the importance of green spaces, noise reduction, and the choice of colours and materials for mental well-being. It is noted that therapeutic spaces and the concept of inclusive design are important components for creating psychologically supportive environments. Architecture is a key factor in solving mental health problems by understanding the needs of residents and taking into account their emotions and feelings.

THE ANALYSIS OF FURNISHING AND DESIGNING OF DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS WITHIN SPORTS OBJECTS

The increasing development of mankind can be seen in the progress in the design of sports facilities which must satisfy certain high standards of construction and equipment and which need to offer a maximum number of services in their environment in order to meet the needs of customers. One of the major positive influences on users includes opening diagnostic centers within sports objects which must be furnished properly and functionally. When furnishing and designing the interior, it is necessary to pay attention to the choice of colours, floor materials, lighting, and most importantly – the equipment that will be used in the premises of the center. They can be separated into zones: medical rooms, laboratory, and diagnostics and training area. Each of these zones has different requirements for equipment with special attention to the privacy of the patients being tested, their safety and keeping the space clean.

Unpacking children’s perspectives of multilingualism through language portraits: insights from a Polish pre-school in Australia

ABSTRACT This paper delves into the dynamics of language-based agency of six-year-old children raised in transnational families in Australia. The members of the focal group are four pre-schoolers, who while creating language portraits, offer insights into the truncated diversity of their linguistic repertoires. Through extent, position, choice of colour, use of symbols, and the accompanying written comments, the children communicate information about home language maintenance. Concomitant interviews unfold the overall picture of family language policies of the studied participants. Unsurprisingly, although the children’s opinions are shaped or even persuaded by their parents’ discourses, and considering the fact that parents do not normally discuss their family language policies with them, the young participants provide valuable and reliable perspectives on language management in their homes. Further, they exhibit agency in their family language policies, which are yet to be deliberated in terms of a multi-actor construct, whereby all family members have their own voices. That said, children exercise a freedom of language choice despite the conscious or unconscious linguistic efforts of their parents, which can be regarded as a manner of negotiating and impacting language use within the family.

Art Design and Interior Color Selection for New Energy Vehicles using sustainable AI algorithm

New energy vehicles (NEVs) are becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry as a sustainable solution to reduce carbon emissions. In order to attract and retain customers, NEVS needs to have visually appealing exterior designs and interior color schemes. The traditional process of selecting art design and interior colors for vehicles can take time and effort. To address this challenge, our team has developed a sustainable AI algorithm for art design and interior color selection for NEVs. This algorithm utilizes machine learning techniques to analyze market trends, customer preferences, and sustainable color choices. The algorithm uses a database of color options and design elements to generate customizable options for NEV manufacturers. It reduces the need for physical prototypes and manual color matching, leading to cost and time savings. The algorithm also takes into consideration the sustainable aspect of NEVs by suggesting color options that are environmentally friendly and promote eco-consciousness.

Preparation of cationic waterborne polyurethane and its application in leather dyeing

The development of organic chromium-free tanning agents is currently a major research focus in leather tanning. However, these agents decrease the electrical potential of the tanned leather, which hampers the absorption of subsequent anionic dyes and fatliquoring agents. Consequently, issues such as lower color fastness, poor dyeing effects and environmental pollution arise. To address these challenges, this study proposes the utilization of anionic polyurethane (CWPU) as a dye fixing agent to enhance its performance and application in the leather preparation process. CWPU was successfully synthesized using polycarbonate diol (PCDL), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), polypropylene glycol (PPG), and N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) as raw materials, and the optimal synthesis conditions were optimized. The experimental results showed that the synthesized CWPU color fixing agent exhibited excellent emulsion properties and comprehensive performance when the PCDL: PPG ratio was 1:1 and the MDEA addition amount was 6 wt%. When applied to leather color fixation, the leather not only achieved improved dry and wet rubbing fastness levels of 4–5 but also demonstrated significant improvements in solvent wash resistance and perspiration fastness. Furthermore, the leather treated with CWPU color fixing agent exhibited deeper color and improved physical and mechanical properties and tactile quality. Therefore, this study provides an effective choice of color fixing agent for environmentally friendly chromium-free tanning systems and has broad prospects for the application of acid dyes.

Peran Wardrobe Dan Make Up Dalam Persiapan Syuting Film Sabda Rindu

This final assignment report was prepared based on the author's experience during the film making project entitled "Sabda Rindu". The production of the film Sabda Miss took approximately 3 months, during which the writer received a job desk as wardrobe and make up. According to Umbara (2001: 143), a wardrobe in the true sense is a wall cupboard where clothes are stored. In the film, the term wardrobe is directly interpreted as everything that the actors wear, whether in the form of clothes or accessories attached to their bodies. Wadrobe in a film functions as one of the ways used to communicate between characters and the audience. When creating a wardrobe, fashion stylists have to consider the choice of colors to be used in the wardrobe. Visual color has its own language that is able to convey the mood of the characters in a film. Choosing the right color can be a form of supporting character through interpreting the meaning of color. The film Sabda Rindu is an Indonesian film by Dharma Andalas students of the Communication Science Study Program with the Slice Of Life genre. The film Sabda Rindu tells the story of a child who suffers from cancer and his parents who are separated. So the child has to live separately from his parents, and the child has to fight his illness by living in an orphanage, with other cancer sufferers. The theories used are interpersonal communication theory and symbolic communication.

Intelligent Lighting System Using Color-Based Image Processing for Object Detection in Robotic Handling Applications

In applications reliant on image processing, the management of lighting holds significance for both precise object detection and efficient energy utilization. Conventionally, lighting control involves manual switching, timed activation or automated adjustment based on illuminance sensor readings. This research introduces an embedded system employing image processing methodologies for intelligent ambient lighting, focusing specifically on reference-color-based illumination for object detection and positioning within robotic handling scenarios. Evaluating the system’s efficacy entails analyzing the illuminance levels and power consumption through a tailored experimental setup. To minimize illuminance, the LED-based lighting system, controlled via pulse-width modulation (PWM), is calibrated using predetermined red, green, blue and yellow (RGBY) reference objects, obviating the need for external sensors. Experimental findings underscore the significance of color choice in detection accuracy, highlighting yellow as the optimal color requiring minimal illumination. Successful object detection based on color is demonstrated at an illuminance level of approximately 50 lx, accompanied by energy savings contingent upon ambient lighting conditions.

Tracking the Creativity of Autobiography and Biography Text Through Poster Media for Higher Education

This research aims to analyze students' creativity in writing autobiography and biography texts in Arabic using poster media in higher education. Researchers used a qualitative approach with a case study method on 35 students. Data collection techniques used interviews, documentation and observation in Arabic writing skills learning activities, while the data analysis techniques used included triangulation of data sources identified through three stages, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results show that: 1) Student creativity in writing autobiographical and biographical texts using posters is more varied with the choice of colors, images and identification of introductory texts, experiences and life learning; 2) the sentence structure used consists of five structures, namely the structure of verbs, nouns, adverbial attributes, properties and prepositions. Research findings show that the use of poster media in learning writing skills is able to develop creativity and a variety of sentence structures. This research is limited to only two texts, so the researcher recommends further research to analyze a variety of other texts using poster media and more varied research methods

Lipstick as a Female Student’s Visual Communication Strategy

Symbolism through coloring is commonly used in various social communications because color is significant for representing ideas, feelings, emotions, beliefs, and spirituality. Color gives character to objects and aboutness, including the color of lipstick on someone’s lips. This descriptive-qualitative study using in-depth interviews explored how female students at the Al-Azhar University of Indonesia (UAI) represented certain meanings through their choice of lipstick colors. This study was conducted objectively and avoided gender bias. The research found that even though they semiotically did not know the associative or connotative meaning of certain colors, the informants admitted to using lipstick for various reasons, namely, for the face to look bright and fresh, being more confident and prettier, showing their natural beauty, and displaying a cheerful impression. However, the analysis proved that after taking a closer look at the 10 lipstick color choices that have been reviewed, the subconscious message they want to convey is quite complex, ranging from optimism, cheerfulness, joy, modesty, warmth, wanting to be the center of attention, femininity, passion and love, and sensuality.

Utilization of Social Media Marketing Through Content on Instagram in Efforts to Improve the Brand Image of AK Riau Organic Chicken

This research aims to determine the use of social media marketing through content on Instagram in an effort to improve the Brand Image of AK Riau Organic Chicken. This research uses a quantitative approach and is reinforced with qualitative data to enrich the analysis. The results of the research show that the use of Instagram in an effort to improve the brand image of AK Riau organic chicken, namely: 1) Good background design, color selection and layout ultimately creates a good psychological response to the brand image of AK Riau organic chicken. 2) Promotion. This is one of the activities that aims to influence consumers to know and understand the product or service so that interest in buying the goods or services arises, 3) consumer characteristics are factors that exist within a person and influence consumer behavior in purchasing a product. or services. Based on a consumer survey at AK Riau Organic Chicken, it can be explained that 55% of people got information about AK Riau Organic Chicken from Instagram media, 25% of people got information from other people and 20% of people got information from Facebook. 4) The level of attractiveness of the message. The attractiveness of the message that can be seen from the promotional activities of "AK Riau Organic Chicken" includes the attractiveness of the profile photo, the quality of the uploaded photo, the attractiveness of the uploaded photo, the choice of color in the content, the attractiveness of the use of captions, and the use of hashtags.

Color Quest: An interactive tool for exploring color palettes and enhancing accessibility in data visualization.

Data visualization plays a vital role in modern scientific communication across diverse domains, shaping the understanding of complex information through color choices. However, the significance of color palette selection goes beyond aesthetics and scientific communication, encompassing accessibility for all, especially individuals with color vision deficiencies. To address this challenge, we introduce "Color Quest," an intuitive Shiny app that empowers users to explore color palettes for data visualization while considering inclusivity. The app allows users to visualize palettes across various types of plots and maps envisioning how they appear to individuals with color blindness. In addition, it enables users to visualize palettes on their own custom-uploaded images. This short communication presents the app's design, interactive interface, and transformative potential in enhancing data visualization practices. Developed using open-source standards, Color Quest aligns with accessibility discussions, offering a practical tool and platform for raising awareness about inclusive design. Its open-source nature fosters transparency, community collaboration, and long-term sustainability. Color Quest's practicality renders it indispensable for scientific domains, simplifying palette selection and promoting accessibility. Its impact extends beyond academia to diverse communication settings, harmonizing information dissemination, aesthetics and accessibility for more impactful scientific communication.

Enhancing Well-being and User Experience: Electric Sticky Notes, UI Design Colors, Login Preferences, and Clear Webpages

This paper examines various essential elements of digital design that have a significant impact on user experience and well-being. The present study explores the efficacy of electric sticky notes in reducing anxiety. It clarifies the potential of writing notes as a self-treatment approach that can decrease anxious thoughts and enhance mental wellness. Also, this paper discusses the role of color in user interface (UI) design and its profound psychological effects on users. It emphasizes how color choices can influence emotions, perceptions, and behavior in user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, emphasizing the importance of strategic color selection to enhance user engagement. The paper also discusses the significance of website login preferences, explaining how personalized settings and optimized login processes contribute to a smoother user experience and heightened security. Lastly, it underscores the importance of a clear and organized webpage layout, demonstrating how a clean and simple design promotes improved user comprehension, satisfaction, and overall browsing experience. By examining these aspects of digital design, this paper provides valuable insights into enhancing both user experience and psychological well-being in the age of technology.

Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate approach to develop a pelvic floor muscle training guidebook to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem that affects the quality of life of women worldwide. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is an effective conservative first-line treatment for SUI. However, low compliance with PFMT is one of the main reasons for therapeutic failure. Indirect supervision using a guidebook may improve PFMT outcomes. To develop a PFMT guidebook using the analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) method. A guidebook was developed from July 2020 to April 2021 using the ADDIE method. This prospective study used mixed methods, namely qualitative analysis, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews, and involved various experts from urogynecology, urology, medical rehabilitation, and physiotherapy departments. A pilot study was conducted on patients with SUI to evaluate the effectiveness of the guidebook. The ADDIE method was successfully implemented to develop the PFMT guidebook. The formative evaluation of the ADDIE steps mainly focused on the PFMT technique, content clarity, illustration, design, and color choice of the book. After the pilot study, the guidebook significantly improved Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, Short Form, 1-hour pad test, and perineometer scores. However, the pilot study showed no significant improvement in Urogenital Distress Inventory, Short Form scores. The PFMT guidebook developed using the ADDIE method improved outcomes in patients with SUI.

Connecting the new to the past: The Color‐Material‐Finish design approach applied to the Fortezza da Basso

AbstractThis article presents the Color‐Material‐Finish (CMF) project developed for the renovation of Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. Fortezza da Basso—a large, fortified complex consisting of old and new buildings—is the main venue in Tuscany for international exhibitions and cultural activities. In 2010, the Municipality of Florence started its restoration, which is still ongoing. The goal is to renovate the Renaissance parts of the fortress and replace the 20th‐century pavilions with environmentally sustainable buildings, harmonically integrated in the context. The renovation started with a project aimed at assessing the preservation status of the fortress. In 2016, the Municipality of Florence developed a body of design rules, the “Fortezza System,” dedicated to the design of new buildings within the fortress. A key role was assigned to CMF design: at first, to identify the fortress CMF identity; then, to develop CMF prescriptions to harmonically integrate the new constructions with the historic parts. The CMF approach required for such an ambitious plan also had to be flexible and with wide design margins to allow architects experiment innovative CMF languages. Such conflicting needs were met by designing a CMF approach based on Chromatic Areas, that is, usable continuous areas in the color space rather than on color charts based on lists of allowed historical colors. The article shows how the developed CMF approach can contribute to the full preservation of the Fortezza historical identity and at the same time increase the autonomy of architects in their material and color choices.

“Playing” with Color: How Similar Is the “Geometry” of Color Harmony in the CIELAB Color Space across Countries?

In physical environments and cultural landscapes, we most often deal not with separate colors, but with color combinations. When choosing a color, we usually try to “fit” it into a preexisting color context, making the new color combination harmonious. Yet are the “laws” of color harmony fundamental to our shared cognitive architecture, or are they cultural products that vary from country to country? To answer these questions we conducted an experiment with 599 participants aged 18 to 76 from eight different countries, including Algeria (MA = 26.2 years; SD = 8.8; 49 men, 26 women), Belarus (MA = 19.8 years; SD = 9.1; 19 men, 63 women), Italy (MA = 29.0 years; SD = 12.8; 23 men, 67 women), Mexico (MA = 20.0 years; SD = 7.0; 34 men, 23 women), Nigeria (MA = 34.7 years; SD = 10.5; 29 men, 32 women), Russia (MA = 24.6 years; SD = 6.3; 17 men, 72 women), Saudi Arabia (MA = 24.5 years; SD = 8.6; 28 men, 38 women), and Chile (MA = 34.3 years; SD = 15.1; 35 men, 43 women). To create experimental stimuli, we used 10 color combinations composed by the Russian avant-garde artist Mikhail Matyushin and his disciples for the Reference Book of Color (1932) based on shades that were typical in architectural design—yellow ochre, light umber, light ochre, and burnt umber. We removed the “intermediary” linking color from each of the selected color triads and asked participants to adjust the color of this band according to their liking. Mapping 2995 color choices into CIELAB and CIELCh color space to identify their chromatic characteristics (hue, lightness, and chroma), we demonstrate graphically that color triads in different cultures have a different “geometry” in CIELAB color space and on the color circle. We conclude that the revealed patterns of these relationships reflect cross-cultural “shifts” in human perception of color harmony. The analysis presented in this paper will facilitate opportunities for architects, designers, and other color professionals to create culturally specific harmonic color combinations in urban environments.

Painting on the margins: investigating the pigments, media, and techniques of Séraphine Louis

The richly decorative and imaginative works by French artist Séraphine Louis (1864–1942) have long elicited fascination, and her working methods have often eluded art historians and conservators alike. Working in secret and outside established art circles, Séraphine employed materials such as natural resin varnishes and was said to have used household paints in addition to traditional artists' oil paints. In this study of six works in the collections of the Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie, Senlis (MAA), The Museum of Modern Art, New York (MoMA), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (MMA), attention was given to Séraphine's choice of colors and paints, in addition to identifying possible additions to or manipulations of painting media by the artist. Technical imaging was carried out using UVF to visualize the extent of Séraphine's use of natural resins. Analysis of the palette relied on XRF techniques and limited sampling for analysis by Raman and µ-FTIR spectroscopies. Overall, the following pigments were identified: lead white, zinc white, carbon-based black, red and brown ochres, umber, vermilion, alizarin lake, rhodamine B lake, Prussian blue, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, chrome green, emerald green, viridian, cadmium yellow, and lead chromates, including chrome yellow deep and light, zinc yellow, and chrome orange. THM-Py-GCMS analysis of selected samples supported the documentary evidence of Séraphine's use of household oil paints; a single instance of a cellulose nitrate enamel paint was additionally determined by µ-FTIR. The chromatographic analysis also indicated a natural plant resin in her varnishes, probably dammar in combination with pine resin. Overall, this material investigation, accompanied by the art historical record, better reveals the techniques of an experimental painter whose works have come to epitomize French outsider artists of the early twentieth century.

Deep Learning-Based Image Colorization using AI

Abstract -This project aims to explore the application of deep learning techniques in image colorization using artificial intelligence (AI). Leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and generative adversarial networks (GANs), our objective is to develop a robust system capable of accurately and efficiently adding color to grayscale images. By training the model on a diverse dataset of grayscale images paired with their corresponding color versions, we aim to create a colorization tool that can replicate human-like color choices and produce visually appealing results. The proposed methodology involves preprocessing the dataset, designing and training the deep learning model, and evaluating its performance on test datasets. The anticipated outcome is a user-friendly image colorization tool that can be integrated into various applications, enhancing the visual experience and productivity of users. keywords: Deep Learning, Image Colorization, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Grayscale Images..

Coloring complex shapes decreases patient anxiety in three care environments: a pilot study with color analysis.

This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of coloring activity of circular symmetrical shape with complex patterns, so-called mandala, on anxiety associated with chronic illness in three different ambulatory medical situations (general consultation, psychiatric day hospital, and hemodialysis session). Thirty patients were included in three groups and came from three different ambulatory medical situations: a hemodialysis group (n = 10), a psychiatric day hospital group (n = 10), and a nephrology consultation group (n = 10). We asked the patients to fill STAI-S and STAI-T questionnaires before to color complex circular shape with complex patterns, then to fill the STAI-S questionnaire again and a questionnaire on the experience of the activity. The results show that the STAI-S score was significantly lower after coloring for the hemodialysis (p = 0.02) and psychiatric groups (p = 0.005) but not for the general consultation group (p = 0.26). STAI-T scores did not differ between groups. The distribution of colors in the mandala was different in the three groups of patients. A positive subjective experience of the activity was found in all groups. These results show the effectiveness of a coloring activity of a circular shape with complex patterns on anxiety associated with chronic illness in care environment. The different distribution of the colors of the mandala in the three groups raises the question of the influence of the context on the mood of the patients and the deeper meaning of the choice of colors and their placement in the mandala. Our study reinforces the multiple applications of art activities in different medical disciplines and encourages their development within healthcare settings.

CHROMATIC CHRONICLES: EXPLORING THE SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF COLOR IN ANURAG KASHYAP'S FILMS

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is known for his unique and gritty approach to storytelling, which often explores the inner lives of individuals while also presenting the harsh realities of the world outside. Most notable aspects of Kashyap's cinematic approach are his dexterous use of color as a narrative instrument, visually assisting storytelling and conveying deeper meanings. This research paper investigates the significance of color in the films of Anurag Kashyap, concentrating on the analysis of five selected films: "Black Friday" (2004), "Dev. D" (2009), "Gulaal" (2009), "That Girl in Yellow Boots" (2010), and "Bombay Velvet" (2015). The purpose of this research is to investigate the color signature and symbolisms used in Kashyap's films, as well as analyze the significant use of primary colors in various scenes. By analyzing the specific color palettes and combinations utilized, the researcher will try to understand how Kashyap effectively employs colors to emphasize key moments and themes of his films. To justify the study’s objectives, qualitative content analysis methodology is employed, involving a systematic viewing and analysis of each film. Color occurrences will be recognized, coded, and categorized to reveal their symbolic meanings. A comparative analysis will be conducted to identify similarities and differences in the films' use of color. The results of this study will illuminate the aesthetic and narrative significance of color in Kashyap's filmmaking, explaining how color choices enrich the depiction of emotions, themes, and character dynamics. This research is significant because it reveals Kashyap's distinctive aesthetic philosophy via an examination of the symbolism embedded in his use of color. This study enriches our appreciation and interpretation of Anurag Kashyap's films by clarifying the symbolic representations and visual storytelling strategies he employs in them.

An Eye-tracking Study: Investigating the Impact of Website Theme Colors on Viewer Engagement

The Internet’s rapid evolution has transformed the media landscape, prompting brands and companies to transition from traditional print and TV to online media. Enhancing website design has become a focal point for effectively conveying information and capturing users’ attention. Among the various elements involved, the choice of web page theme color stands out as a crucial visual component in web navigation, significantly impacting the viewer’s user experience. Investigating the influence of web page colors on viewer attention is imperative. This study employs eye-tracking technology to delve into the impact of diverse web page colors on participants’ attention, particularly on news websites. An eye tracker was employed to meticulously record participants’ gaze patterns while browsing by experimenting with new pages featuring distinct theme colors. Data analysis revealed that red and blue colors garnered the most attention from viewers, followed by yellow, while gray-themed sites performed the least effectively in this regard. These findings offer valuable insights for web design improvement. In the context of news websites, red and blue are particularly effective in capturing and guiding people’s attention. When emphasizing or conveying breaking news, incorporating blue or red icons or relevant elements can be a powerful means of communication; however, it is equally important to be mindful of the potential for viewer visual fatigue when using highly saturated colors over a significant area. Therefore, designers must exercise care in determining the color balance when employing high-contrast and high-saturation hues.