The Art Rooms (Parts 1 and 2) – Nadia Smith | Page 24

Colour theory
Graphics: Feature wall
“A good sensual-haptic colour concept can stimulate
the human senses and emphasise and reinforce
people’s particular emotional relationship
with their surroundings”. (Buether 2014)
OLOUR
Figure 49- Colour shapes [Primary source]
Precedent
A key aspect of my design scheme will be a feature wall.
The wall will span upwards through all three levels and can
be viewed from different angles from the internal windows,
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building, it enables the user to discover a new element of
the design wherever they stand. This playful element is designed
to inspire and intrigue the users and general public.
The colourful shapes will stand out in contrast against the
white background.
Memphis Art Movement
Began in 1981 in Milan, Italy.
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Bright, multicoloured objects with a rejection of
typical shapes.
The idea behind this stems from my collages within part
1, which were abstract representations of colour emotions
which I expressed through shape and pattern.
Figure 47- Colour swatches [Primary source]
Figure 46- Colour emotions [Primary source]
As I have chosen to use predominantly primary shapes within
my design, I have decided to use mostly secondary colours
for the colour scheme with some other complementary
colours in areas.
The emotions associated with these colours link with the
experiences within my scheme.
Figure 51- Initial collages [Primary source]
Initial starting design for the feature wall - testing colour
combinations and shapes together as well as positioning at
different levels.
Colour theory encompasses the meaning of different
colours, how they work together and how they
vary depending on the context.
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the users experience”. (Eva Eun-Sil Han)
Through reading Colour Design: Theories and Ap-
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further about how colour can impact emotions depending
on the situation and context in which the
colour is viewed. Also how this emotion can cling
to a person so they may experience a similar emotion
again with the same colour but in a different
situation.
Natural/Calming
Creativity/Imagination
Figure 50- Room in the style of the Memphis movement (photograph
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must be a crucial part of the design process
as it will ultimately impact how a person experiences
the space.
Playful
Figure 52- Feature wall sketch plan [Primary source]
Figure 48- Colour combinations and shades [Primary source]
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