A PERCEPÇÃO DAS CORES EM ESPAÇOS PÚBLICOS: Recomendações para projetos de wayfinding a partir do estudo das cores mais perceptíveis por usuários com baixa visão

Luiz Gilberto Silva Júnior; Fernando Henrique Nascimento Kikuchi; Adriana Portella; Natalia Naoumova

doi:10.15210/pixo.v4i12.17508

A PERCEPÇÃO DAS CORES EM ESPAÇOS PÚBLICOS: Recomendações para projetos de wayfinding a partir do estudo das cores mais perceptíveis por usuários com baixa visão

Translated title of the contribution: COLOR PERCEPTION IN PUBLIC SPACES: Recommendations for Wayfinding Design Based on the Study of the Most Perceptible Colors for Users with Low Vision

Luiz Gilberto Silva Júnior^*, Fernando Henrique Nascimento Kikuchi, Adriana Portella, Natalia Naoumova

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Abstract

The way public leisure spaces are planned—often lacking adequate accessibility—creates challenges for spatial orientation and mobility for users with visual impairments. This issue forms the basis of the present study. A literature review highlighted the importance of colour in designing effective wayfinding systems.

The aim of this research is to propose colour recommendations for signage design in public spaces that enhance usability and appropriation for individuals with low vision. Using the "walking interview" method, the findings show that the absence of visually stimulating colours hinders spatial orientation and the recognition of space functions. The predominance of dark hues makes some environments less attractive, whereas more open and well-lit spaces are perceived as more inviting.

Finally, the study presents colour recommendations for public spaces based on the perceptions of users with low vision.

Translated title of the contribution	COLOR PERCEPTION IN PUBLIC SPACES: Recommendations for Wayfinding Design Based on the Study of the Most Perceptible Colors for Users with Low Vision
Original language	Portuguese
Pages (from-to)	116-135
Number of pages	20
Journal	PIXO
Volume	4
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.15210/pixo.v4i12.17508
Publication status	Published - 22 Apr 2020

Keywords

wayfinding
public spaces
environmental perception
colour perception
low vision

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A PERCEPÇÃO DAS CORES EM ESPAÇOS PÚBLICOS: Recomendações para projetos de wayfinding a partir do estudo das cores mais perceptíveis por usuários com baixa visão. / Silva Júnior, Luiz Gilberto; Nascimento Kikuchi, Fernando Henrique; Portella, Adriana et al.
In: PIXO, Vol. 4, No. 12, 22.04.2020, p. 116-135.

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