InfoD-Cafe: From abstract to concrete visual representations

[Jose de Souza]

Elizabeth,

> elizabeth.lomas Tue 8/26/2008 10:56 AM
>> There are clear research indications that the brain
>> would respond more rapidly to graphical formats
>> linked to colour and 3D shapes, which could still
>> be subject neutral - do either of you have any
>> thoughts or links about usage of colour and 3D
>> imagery in design as opposed to the simplicity of
>> black and white?
>

I am afraid this is far beyond my expertise.

However, I would like to learn from others how they interpret the
suggestion that "the brain would respond more rapidly to graphical
formats linked to colour and 3D shapes" with the practicalities of
designing information to be use by people, not "brains".

In other words, I am curious to know how this sort of "basic research"
conclusion can be (or has been) transferred to design practice.

Thanks.

José



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José Marconi Bezerra de Souza
PhD Student
Department of Typography & Graphic Communication
The University of Reading

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