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==A Study on the Expression of Emotions using Lights in Apparel Types==
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International Symposium on Ubiquitous VR 2007 1
A Study on the Expression of Emotions using
Lights in Apparel Types
YongSoon Choi, JuYong Kim, JaeKi Kyoun, Duk Hyun, Jihong Jeung
Interaction Design, Graduate school of Techno Design, Kookmin University, KOREA.
Also in apparel, people have used clothes as a form of
Abstract— When types of communication between people are communication for expressing their individuality, emotions,
observed, one can see that communication not only consist of status, social position, and information surrounding their
words but also, contextual communication consist of facial circumstances.[3]
expressions and body gestures. In this study, elements that need to
be considered when using light in clothes in order to express the
Recently, as can be seen in wearable computing concept
thoughts and various emotions of the wearer and surrounding products, smart wear concept products and various studies,
people and to design contextual interaction rather than simply for development of various smart fabrics and related technologies
visual effects, are examined. Clothes and light are central visual made possible use of electric equipment and materials in
elements therefore, the relationship between perception of objects clothes. As a result, it became possible to see cases in which
through sight and emotions are examined, elements of visual light is used in clothes for visual expression.
language of cloths and light are examined through documentary
record, elements of visual language such as shape, color, and
This study is one pertaining to interaction for exchanging
texture of light and clothes that influence each other are classified people’s emotions or information between the wearer and
as well as unique elements of visual elements of light such as blink surrounding people using light in clothes.
speed and blink pattern, and terms that are related to the
psychological effects of these elements are extracted. Based on II. VISUAL PERCEPTION PROCESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
this, using the 8 most representative human emotions which EFFECT
includes happiness, excitement, anger, hatred, sadness, shock,
fear, and shame as standards of design, interaction design Clothes and light both can be said to be subjects of center of
elements using clothes and light for expression of each emotion perception. When the process of visually perceiving objects
are organized in a matrix. and shapes is observed, light reflected from objects are
recognized by eyes, and this information is transmitted to the
Index Terms— User Interfaces – Interaction Styles, Natural brain from optic nerves and goes through the process of
Language, User-centered design.
perceiving objects and their color. From the psychological
aspect, it can be said that objects are felt rather than simply
I. INTRODUCTION
seen.[4]
W earable computer, the core field of the next generation
PC Technology, is closely linked to not only to computer
technology but also to machine, physics, apparel, material,
design, sensibility engineering, and psychology, and it [1] Figure 1. Visual Perception and Emotions
significantly influences the users reception of technology from However, such psychological aspects take place through
the aspect of stability, comfort, fashion, and design in addition visual symbolisms and associations, they have differences
to system performance or technical aspects from direct wear of based on previous learning, similar experiences, cultural
various functions.[2] Therefore, for advancement of wearable differences, and personal interpretations, and as a result, there
computers, in addition to behavioral and psychological are also differences in the resulting psychological reactions.[5]
understanding of the user and technical for functional approach Elements of visual language pertaining to clothes and light
of apparel, approach in clothes design and psychological classified as follows through documentary records.
effects of clothing are also needed. Category Elements of visual Elements of visual language
language of clothes of light
When communicational behaviors of people are observed, Mutually Complementary Shape(Design), Color, Texture,
they do not take place only through text of language. Elements
Unique Elements Silhouette, Accessories, Blink(rhythm), Sort, Speed,
Oftentimes, people communicate more information and Textile. Coordination, etc Throw Method, Position ,
emotions they could not express through word using their facial Strength, Pattern. , etc
Table 1. Comparison of elements of visual language of clothes and
expressions, body language, and actions thereby giving light
communication vitality and diversity.
International Symposium on Ubiquitous VR 2007 2
Zigzag Brightness ,High Saturation, High slow)
III. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT BASED ON CLOTHES AND LIGHT Brightness Contrast
Hateful, Unbalance Analogous Color Scheme, Pink, Opaque, Fast, Repeat,
Disgusting Line Black, Low Brightness, Low glossy Rhythmic
A. Mutually complementary visual language of clothes and Saturation, Low Brightness Contrast (gradually slow)
light ( Shapes, Colors, Textures) Sad Vertical Mono Chromatic Color Scheme, Opaque, Non Slow, Repeat,
oblique Purple, Blue-Green, Blue , Violet, glossy Rhythmic
The shapes of cloth , colors of cloth, and textures of cloth Gray, Black, Low Brightness, Low (gradually slow)
Saturation, Low Brightness Contrast
are influenced by shapes of light, colors of light , and textures Surprising Oblique, Competently Color Scheme , Triad Transparent, Fast, Random
Zigzag Color Scheme, Orange, Purple, opaque, glossy
of light. we researched the elements of visual language of Scallop Blue-Green, High Brightness ,High
cloths and light are examined through documentary record to Saturation, High Brightness Contrast
Fearful, Acute angle, Analogous Color Scheme , Purple, Semi Random, Rhythmic
know the visual elements of clothes and light. Frightening oblique , Blue-Green, Blue, Purple, Cold Color, transparent, (gradually fast or
Perfect Curve Low Brightness, Low Saturation, Low glossy, non slow)
Emotion Color Brightness Chroma
Line Brightness Contrast glossy
Feeling Warm Color Bright luminosity – High chroma - Shameful Horizon, Mono Chromatic Color Scheme, Semi Slow, Repeat,
-Stimulating brightens mood Strong feel Fluent Analogous Color Scheme Pink, transparent, Rhythmic
Cold Color - Dim luminosity – makes Low chroma – Green, Blue-Green, white, Black, Low opaque, (gradually fast or
Calming melancholy peaceful feel Brightness, Low Saturation Low non-glossy slow)
Attention Cold colors attract Dramatic light and shade High chroma attracts Brightness Contrast
more attention – attracts eyes (more attention better than Table 3. Matrix of expression of emotions using light in clothing
than warm colors effective with greater low chroma
contrast in colors)
Size Warm colors Bright luminosity – High chroma expands V. CONCLUSION & FUTURE WORK
expand shapes, increase size (stronger objects,
cold colors shrink color contrast with Low chroma – same This study is a base study for studies pertaining to interaction
shapes surrounding colors is size methods for delivering emotions and information between
more effective)
Distance Warm color Bright luminosity – pulls High chroma – wearers of clothes that use light and surrounding people. In
extrudes objects back objects Shortens distance, order to express emotions using light in clothing, elements of
Cold colors pulls Dim luminosity – Low Chroma –
back objects extrudes color (Extruding lengthens distance mutually complementary visual elements between clothing and
effect more effective with light which include elements of shape, color, and texture were
greater contrast in light
and shade)
extracted as well as elements of characteristic source of light
Out-Line Warm colors make Contrast in color and Contrast chroma and method of expression of light (speed, rhythm and so on),
contours light and shade is an effective emphasizes contours
soft than cold method for stressing
and also extracted psychological language and expression
colors and contours. method for each element.
contrasting colors
make contours
Based on this, a matrix for expression of emotions using light
more vivid than in clothing was organized, and in the future, through scenarios
similar colors
of use and ideation, interactions using light in clothing will be
Table 2. Example of Psychological Influence Language Based on
Color Attributes designed and a selection among these will be made to produce a
concept design of interaction that uses light in clothing.
B. Characteristic Visual Language of Light As mentioned earlier, formation of human emotions are
Lights sorts and lights expressions (Blink Speed & Blink based on individual experience, learning, and culture, and
Rhythm and so on) are characteristic visual languages. factors of formation are also difficult to typecast. And elements
of consideration for expression of emotions that could not be
IV. EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS USING LIGHT IN CLOTHING
addressed in this study are areas that will need to be studied and
The types of emotions and information for expression using supplemented. For that, in future studies, when light is used in
light in clothing are diverse and are difficult to classify clothing, additional elements that have psychological effects
objectively. In this study, among the various forms of human need to be identified, and through user evaluation, emotion
emotions, those that are most fundamental were extracted and expression matrix using light in clothing needs to be
by integrating various studies, they were classified into 8 supplemented, and also, studies pertaining to direct expression
emotions that include happiness, excitement, anger, hatred, through symbols or text using light also need to be conducted.
sadness, shock, fear, and shame.[6] Language pertaining to
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