Sunday, 18 February 2018

OUGD505: Colour Research

Red

  • Red has the ability to energise the body and excite the mind
  •  Too much exposure to red encourages aggressive behaviour and an inability to focus. 
  • Might not be the best room colour for an already restless child. 
  • Red is the colour of passion and strong feelings of threat, love, or excess stimulus. 
  • Can be used in combination with other colours as it can help in detail oriented or repetitive tasks.

Orange



  • Warm, friendly and youthful colour.
  • It can encourage confidence, extroversion and independence. 
  • Inspires communication and cooperation.
  • It enhances critical thinking and memory. 
  • Can enhance performance in exams.
  • Good for cooperative learning
  • Good for logical learning. 


Yellow



  •  Motivation
  • Can aid concentration.
  • Increases memory. 
  • In large doses it may create feelings of agitation and even anger.
  • Stimulates intelligence.
  • Can make children feel stressed. 


Green



  • Has a soothing impact on a child. 
  • May improve a child's reading speed and comprehension. 
  • Anxiety reducing.
  • Can create better health in children.
  • Good for logical learners.


 Blue



  • Blue decreases feelings of anxiety and aggression 
  • Lowers blood pressure and heart rates
  • Good for children who experience tantrums or other behavioural problems.
  • Blue enhances creativity and stimulates a cool and relaxing environment. 


Purple



  • Ambitious and self-assured.
  • Passion, creativity, wisdom and spirituality. 
  • Inspiring sensitivity and compassion in children.


Pink 



  • It has a calming feel that can translate to both sexes. 
  • Can lower heart rate.




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