Communication Design Research Articles

New Media in Visual Communication Design and the Information Representation Skills of Art Students

This study examines the interplay between challenges and opportunities in the application of new media in visual communication design among art students. Through qualitative analysis of participant narratives and quantitative evaluations, the study identifies significant challenges related to adapting to new technologies, maintaining creativity, and integrating traditional cultural elements into modern frameworks. Key difficulties include resistance to change and gaps in technical skills, which hinder the effective use of new media tools and the incorporation of cultural symbols. Conversely, the study highlights several opportunities presented by new media. These include the flexibility to work beyond traditional constraints, a diverse array of technological tools that enrich the creative process, and the ability to preserve and promote traditional Chinese culture. New media’s dynamic and adaptable nature enables students to engage audiences more effectively and creatively while maintaining cultural relevance. The synthesis of challenges and opportunities reveals a complex landscape where the benefits of new media are counterbalanced by significant obstacles. Addressing these challenges through improved educational strategies and support systems is crucial for maximizing the advantages of new media. By bridging technical skill gaps and fostering adaptability, students can better utilize new media to enhance visual communication and cultural representation, ultimately leading to more impactful and meaningful creative outputs.

Communication Partners' Perceptions of Their Roles and Responsibilities in the Design, Planning and Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication With Individuals With Severe or Profound Intellectual Disability: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

ABSTRACTBackgroundThis study explores communication partners' perceptions of their roles and responsibilities in the design, planning and use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with individuals with severe/profound intellectual disability.MethodsA qualitative descriptive approach was used. Purposive sampling, data collection and qualitative content analysis were undertaken simultaneously. Data were collected from nine participants, four parents and five professionals over 4 months through audio or video‐recorded, semi‐structured, open‐ended interviews.FindingsAn overarching theme ‘Maximising Communication through AAC’ emerged, capturing participants' unanimous agreement that their shared goal was to optimise individuals' communication through AAC. This was influenced by three themes: ‘Developing a Communicative Environment’, ‘The Act of Communicating; Attempting to Realise the Individuals' Ability’ and ‘Living with Uncertainty’.ConclusionsThese findings contribute to enhancing understanding of AAC use with individuals with severe/profound intellectual disability and their communication partners.

Retraction Note: Computer-aided visual communication design based on image detail enhancement algorithm

Retraction Note: Computer-aided visual communication design based on image detail enhancement algorithm

Assessment of Clarity of Images in COVID-19 Health Education Materials Among Diverse Communities in the United States

ABSTRACT Given the need to provide clear communication to diverse audiences in the United States during public health emergencies, this assessment of images in COVID-19 communication materials identified ways to improve visual communication design. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 74 participants from various racial and ethnic backgrounds to gauge the clarity of images without associated text used in two infographics. Most images were understood by participants, but for each image at least some participants had an interpretation different from intended or only captured a portion of the message. Some images were interpreted by most or all participants as representing something other than intended. Participant recommendations were used to develop seven practical ways to improve image clarity: realistic graphics, exaggerated body position and actions, details to show image context and background, icons to encourage or discourage actions, symbols to show movement, consistency in recommended behavior in each image, and closely matching image to associated text. These elements can be applied in combination with existing health equity guiding principles for creating visual communication products before testing and validating products with intended audiences of different sociodemographic and cultural background to ensure appropriateness and clarity of images.

Training Mode of Visual Communication Design Professionals Under the Background of Informationization

In an era increasingly defined by environmental challenges and technological advancement, the role of communication design in promoting low-carbon sustainable development has become pivotal. This article explores how communication design serves as a catalyst for advocating, visualizing, and integrating sustainability principles across various domains. It examines how design strategies can effectively raise awareness, influence behavior, and foster widespread adoption of low-carbon practices. Through case studies ranging from packaging and book design to web interfaces, the article highlights innovative approaches and best practices in utilizing design to support environmental stewardship. By elucidating the interconnectedness of design aesthetics, advocacy, and product innovation within the framework of sustainability, this study underscores the transformative potential of communication design in shaping a sustainable future.

Distortion-tolerant on–off keying preemphasis signal transmission for a 10 Gbps indoor visible light communications

Abstract The design and simulation of indoor visible light communication (VLC) system with preemphasis is proposed for 5 m transmission of signal at the data rate of 10 Gbps for receiving only applications like smart TV, smart speaker, and smart home appliance control. The preemphasis driver circuit is designed to reduce the intersymbol interference by pulse shaping the signal and transimpedance amplifier is used to amplify the signal for longer distance transmission. Intensity modulation at the sender side and direct detection at the receiver-side are adopted in this work for the improvement of the system’s overall performance and to decrease its implementation cost. The system performance is analyzed in terms of BER, data-rate, Q-factor, and eye diagrams. The setup is developed, which includes a nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) generator, preemphasis driver, light-emitting-diode, VLC channel, and receiver with an avalanche photodiode and Gaussian LPF. At 10 Gbps data rate, the maximum transmission distance that can be obtained is 5 m with a BER of less than 10−31.

Retraction Note: Application of VR simulation and image optical processing in image visual communication design

Retraction Note: Application of VR simulation and image optical processing in image visual communication design

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Konstruktivisme Menggunakan Media Google Classroom untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Dasar-Dasar Desain Komunikasi Visual Kelas X di SMKN 3 Kuningan

This study aims to determine the learning outcomes of students using the constructivism method using google classroom media in the subject of Visual Communication Design Basics class X SMKN 3 Kuningan in 2023/2024. The method used was quantitative with the type of quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population in this study is class X students of SMKN 3 Kuningan. The sample used in this study was divided into 2 classes (experimental and control) with a total of 72 students. The data collection techniques used in this study are tests and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques used in this study are using normality tests, homogeneity tests, hypothesis tests, validity tests, and reliability tests. The results of this study show that the learning outcomes of students in the subject of Fundamentals of Visual Communication Design of CorelDraw material in class X at SMKN 3 Kuningan before using the Constructivism learning model are still lacking with an average score of 77.78. Student learning outcomes in the subject of Fundamentals of Visual Communication Design CorelDraw material in class X at SMKN 3 Kuningan after using the Constructivism learning model are good with an average score of 84.72. There was a change in the learning model of Constructivism on student learning outcomes in the basic subjects of visual communication design

WORKSHOP "EXPLORE YOUR PASSION, BUILD YOUR IMAGINATION" USING AFTER EFFECT AND PAINT TOOL SAI

Implementing Community Service activities, especially in the school environment of SMK Negeri 1 Kedawung, is a form of our concern for students to gain insight into the use of the After Effect and Paint Tool Sai Application. Referring to the decision of the head of the standards body, curriculum, and education assessment, the Ministry of Education and Technology, namely Number: 024/H/KR/2022 to recognize the concentration of vocational skills in the context of an independent curriculum. One of the changes in the name of the Vocational High School (SMK) department is Multimedia (MM) changed to Visual Communication Design (DKV). Visual Communication Design (DKV) is the first major after the change in the independent curriculum, and this department requires a lot of guidance, motivation, and direction for students. Based on the results of the observation, our group decided to hold an explore your passion build your imagination service with illustrators and animators who are one of the outstanding alumni of SMK Negeri 1 Kedawung to increase students' motivation to learn in the multimedia world. The activity in this service is in the form of an introduction workshop on the use of multimedia in making creative video animations using After Effect and SAI Paint Tool.

Nonlinear Analysis of Problem-Based Learning Models and Social Entrepreneurship Approaches in Enhancing Personal Social Responsibility

This study aims to examine the use of Problem-Based Learning Model and Social Entrepreneurship approach in learning packaging design in Visual Communication Design (VCD) Study Program to increase students' personal social responsibility. Data collection instruments consisted of observation sheets and questionnaires. The test subjects in this development research were 70 students. Data collection methods were interviews, questionnaires, and observations. The trial was carried out through a field trial which was analyzed by means of qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the mean or average value of personal social responsibility increased to 30.77 higher than conventional learning which was only 24.57 and post-test control group design testing with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, it can be stated that the use of the Problem-Based Learning model and the Social Entrepreneurship approach can increase students' personal social responsibility in the VCD Packaging course. This finding makes an important contribution to the development of the VCD curriculum, especially in integrating problem-based learning and social entrepreneurship to produce graduates who are competent and ready to face the challenges of the growing creative industry.

Joint waveform design of radar detection, wireless communication and jamming based on chaotic composite modulation

AbstractIn this letter, we address the problem of designing the joint waveform of radar detection, wireless communication and jamming. In the current most powerful filter‐bank multi‐carrier comb spectrum framework, a parameter‐agile time–frequency structure between symbols is elaborated to improve the uncertainty of waveform generation architecture. Furthermore, a novel composite modulation strategy that combines intra‐symbol chaos‐based radar frequency modulation and inter‐symbol chaos‐based phase modulation is proposed for a substantial jamming performance improvement. Simulation results verify that the proposed joint waveform produces a superior jamming performance while satisfying the requirements of radar detection and wireless communication.

Design and Implementation of NOMA Backscatter Communication with Low-Precision Oscillators

Design and Implementation of NOMA Backscatter Communication with Low-Precision Oscillators

The effect of feed mechanisms on the structural design of flexible antennas, and research on their material processing and applications.

Flexible antennas are widely used in mobile communications, the Internet of Things, personalized medicine, aerospace, and military technologies due to their superior performance in terms of adaptability, impact resistance, high degree of freedom, miniaturization of structures, and cost-effectiveness. With excellent flexibility and portability, these antennas are now being integrated into paper, textiles, and even the human body to withstand the various mechanical stresses of daily life without compromising their performance. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and current development of flexible antennas, systematically analyze the key performance factors of flexible antennas, such as structure, process, material, and application environment, and then discuss in detail the design structure, material selection, preparation process, and corresponding experimental validation of flexible antennas. Flexible antenna design in mobile communication, wearable devices, biomedical technology, and other fields in recent years has been emphasized. Finally, the development status of flexible antenna technology is summarized, and its future development trend and research direction are proposed.

BioComm: Biocompatible Physical Layer Design for Wireless Intra-Body Communications

BioComm: Biocompatible Physical Layer Design for Wireless Intra-Body Communications

Robust secure beamforming design in cognitive satellite communication for coexistence with terrestrial networks

This paper examines the scope of physical layer security (PLS) enabled in cognitive satellite communication for co-existence with terrestrial networks. The primary concern is to ensure secure information transmission from a Satellite Earth Station to a GEO Satellite while safeguarding against potential eavesdropping from a Spacecraft. To this end, an optimization problem is formulated, considering the inherent imperfections in the channel state information (CSI). The aim is to maximize the achievable secrecy rate while adhering to specific constraints on transmit power and interference at the nearby Fixed Service transmitter. This optimization task involves fine-tuning the beamforming vectors at the Satellite Earth Station transmitter. Due to the mathematical complexity of the formulated problem, the Semidefinite Relaxation (SDR) technique is employed. This conversion technique transforms the initial non-convex problem into a tractable one, allowing the derivation of beamforming weight vectors. Finally, simulation results are presented to confirm the effectiveness of the robust beamforming scheme. To the best of our knowledge, this study potentially marks the first attempt at developing a robust, secure beamforming strategy for uplink transmission in the forthcoming era of satellite communications. Its aim is to enable spectral coexistence with nearby terrestrial networks.

Studying Factors Influencing Intention to Use Hybrid Education: A Case Study of Visual Communication Design Major Students at Chengdu Vocational University of Art

Background and Aim: Hybrid teaching follows the reform trend of China's vigorous development of online education and hybrid education. The Chengdu Vocational University of Art is the earliest art vocational university in China, and the visual communication major is the advantageous major of the university. The program of this major adopts a hybrid education model combining MOOC online courses and offline education. This study uses TAM, ASCI, UTAUT, and ECM theories to construct a model to analyze the factors affecting the hybrid education learning satisfaction of visual communication students, whose variables include virtual classroom quality, instructor characteristics, student expectations, course design quality, and course content quality. Materials and Methods: A purposive sampling method was used to distribute questionnaires to 571 students. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used to analyze the reliability, validity, goodness of fit, and hypothesis testing of the model. Results: Student satisfaction was found to greatly influence intention to use through the study. In addition, instructor characteristics and classroom quality had a supportive relationship on perceived usefulness, student expectations, course content, and perceived usefulness had a supportive relationship on satisfaction, while course design quality had no significant effect on satisfaction. Conclusion: School management and teaching teams should pay attention to the key influences on the intention of hybrid education and design programs based on research findings to help students understand the effectiveness of hybrid education and improve the quality of education.

The synergistic effect of artificial intelligence technology in the evolution of visual communication of new media art

This study aims to clarify the synergistic effect of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the evolution of visual communication of new media art, thereby exploring an AI layout design method based on Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) in the practice of visual communication design. Firstly, this study designs an AI layout design model based on CNN, and trains and optimizes it with training data. Secondly, the automatic generation of layout design is realized by constantly adjusting the model parameters and network structure. Finally, various AI layout design algorithms are compared, and their effects and performances in layout design generation are analyzed. To verify the layout and composition matching model's performance, traditional layout design methods are selected for comparison (layout, comparison, harmonic composition, etc.). This study involved 20 design students as participants, evaluating them across three dimensions: overall comprehensive assessment, readability of text information, and rationality of visual path using a Likert 7-point scale. The results reveal that the proposed method's evaluation outcomes in these three aspects are 5.95, 5.68, and 5.74, respectively, higher than the traditional layout design methods. To sum up, the generative AI discussed here can automatically generate design elements and schemes through deep learning and big data analysis, thus providing a reference for the innovation of visual communication design.

Who are the best contributors? Designing a multimodal science communication interface based on the ECM, TAM and the Taguchi methods

Science communication conducted through mobile devices and mobile applications is an efficient and widespread phenomenon that requires communicators and design practitioners to further develop suitable design elements and strategies for such platforms. The effective application of multimodal or multisensory design in interfaces provides users with rich experiences. However, there is a lack of guiding recommendations for user interface design in the citizen science community. This study investigated factors affecting users’ perceptions and behavioral intentions toward multimodal scientific communication interface designs and identified the optimal combinations of such factors for such designs. Through a focus group, we defined three design dimensions of a science communication interface: visual, auditory, and haptic. An online experiment involving 916 participants was then conducted and integrated the technology acceptance model, expectation–confirmation model, and Taguchi method to examine the hierarchical combinations with the greatest influence in each dimension. The results indicated that interface design combinations primarily focusing on visual elements, with auditory and haptic as secondary elements, can serve as effective tools for science communication. Moreover, layout, color tones, vibration intensity, and sound volume significantly affected users’ perceptions and behavioral intentions. As one of the few studies using the Taguchi method to explore the design of science communication interfaces, the present findings enrich the multimodal theory from the perspectives of design and communication, highlighting its value in science communication. This paper simultaneously provides insights into how to select and combine multimodal design elements in science communication interfaces, demonstrating the potential of such designs to affect a user perception, satisfaction, confirmation, and continued usage intention.

Layout Optimization of Visual Communication Design Based on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Layout Optimization of Visual Communication Design Based on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Moderating Effects of Visual Order in Graphical Symbol Complexity: The Practical Implications for Design

In the field of visual graphic design, complexity plays a crucial role in visual information processing, and it is assumed to be an absolute quantity based on the number of the presenting features and components. However, it remains unclear whether the visual order of the constituent elements in graphical symbol complexity affects cognitive processing, especially memory processing. Our research innovatively generated four groups of novel, meaningless graphical symbols (complex and ordered, complex and disordered, simple and ordered, and simple and disordered) and experimentally manipulated the level of complexity and order in these stimuli. Before the formal experiment, a five-point scale was used to further rule out differences between objective and subjective definitions of these graphical symbols on ratings of complexity, order, concreteness, and familiarity. Then, we used a cue-recall task to compare subjects’ memory performance of those four graphical symbol groups. The analytical results showed a significant interaction between visual order and graphical symbol complexity, with the complexity effect appearing only when the stimuli were in disordered condition and disappearing once the stimuli were ordered. In addition, this study conducted a practical application validation to confirm that increasing the level of visual order is an effective way to improve user experience while maintaining the same level of complexity. The findings can serve as a reference for graphical symbol design, graphic design, and visual communication design.