TCER | W2: Emotional/Colour Spectrum Exercise
- Jul 29, 2024
- 2 min read
Part 1: Emotional color palette:
Primary
Happy
Surprised
Sad
Disgusted
Angry
Fearful
Bad
Secondary
Playful
Proud
Lonely
Hurt
Disappointed
Awful
Aggressive
Critical
Weak
Anxious
Bored
Tired
Confused
Excited
Complimentary
Hopeful
Loving
Confident
Successful
Energetic
Shocked
Awe
Eager
Sleepy
Overwhelmed
Rushed
Unfocus
Helpless
Nervous
Worries
Violent
Furious
Jealous
Annoyed
Embarrassed
Horrified
Hesitant
Revolted
Empty
Fragile
Abandoned
Part 2: Black Square task (with colors)
ORDER
For the concept of Order, I was inspired by crystal structures and forests, as well as the systematic arrangement of square blocks. I chose idea 6 because it represents order through a large object (like a leader) and smaller, paler objects, similar to the structure used by police or military forces. It also resembles a type of crystal structure.
INCREASE
For the concept of Increase, I initially used arrow shapes to convey this idea because arrows inherently suggest movement. By pointing arrows to the right or upward, I aimed to illustrate the notion of growth. However, not everyone may interpret a rightward arrow as an indication of growth, especially in cultures with right-to-left writing systems like Arabic, where this direction might be perceived differently. Therefore, I prioritized upward movement. I experimented with inward-moving arrows (shape 3) to represent development by using the spacing between squares to create a sense of progress. I selected shape 7 because it depicts the concept of growth with its upward direction and the increasing number of arrows.
BOLD
For Bold, I used contrasting shapes to emphasize the boldness of the square. Other ideas included Negative Space (shape 5) and contrast in square borders (shape 6). Ultimately, I chose shape 4 because it effectively combines all three boldness elements: size contrast, color contrast, and border contrast between two shapes.
CONGESTION
The concept of Congestion led me to think about traffic jams, pressure, and suffocation. I explored various abstracts like the overlapping shapes (shape 1), compression concentrated in one point (shape 2), the focus on a small red square (shape 3), and the crowding of red shapes with the pressure from larger blue shapes (shape 4). I selected shape 1 for its clear depiction of congestion through the stacking and disorder of square blocks.
TESION/STRESS
Stress is a fascinating abstract as it can represent physical tension (shapes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7) or psychological stress, such as being on the edge (shape 3), instability (shape 4), or a threatening danger (shape 8). I chose shape 4 because it conveys a familiar sense of stress caused by high concentration and risk assessment. The use of color here is also interesting, as blue typically suggests calm, but the addition of grey gives a sense of unease, akin to a grey sky.
PLAYFUL
Finally, for Playful, I immediately thought of neon colors seen in bars and science fiction movies like Cyberpunk. For me, Playful is an abstract concept that’s easy to visualize with images of square blocks seemingly playing around. The chaotic imagery evokes a sense of joy, reminiscent of concerts and crowded fun events that are often accompanied by disorder.
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