Chromatic Symbolic Language and Color Blindness

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  • Title: Chromatic Symbolic Language and Color Blindness: A Comparative Analysis in Advertising
  • Author(s): Gonçalo Figueiredo, Rodrigo Morais
  • Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
  • Collection: Design Principles & Practices
  • Journal Title: The International Journal of Visual Design
  • Keywords: Symbolic Chromatic Language, Advertising Communication, Color Blindness, Generative Design, Speculative Design
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 2
  • Date: March 08, 2024
  • ISSN: 2325-1581 (Print)
  • ISSN: 2325-159X (Online)
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-1581/CGP/v18i02/49-74
  • Citation: Figueiredo, Gonçalo, and Rodrigo Morais. 2024. "Chromatic Symbolic Language and Color Blindness: A Comparative Analysis in Advertising." The International Journal of Visual Design 18 (2): 49-74. doi:10.18848/2325-1581/CGP/v18i02/49-74.
  • Extent: 26 pages

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Abstract

The present research explores the impact of chromatic symbolic language as a mutable sign in advertising communication on the condition that can affect the perception of an interpreter with color blindness. It is noteworthy that colors play a crucial role in perceptual response and are essential tools in advertising. However, it is important to emphasize that vision is the most reliable sense for humans and is fundamental in advertising, even though approximately 90% of communication uses color as a visual means to convey information. It is estimated that around 350 million people worldwide have some degree of color blindness. The determination of the results was achieved through (1) the use of artificial intelligence to generate information and speculate symbolic processes, including messages, images, and colors; (2) in-depth interviews; and (3) the creation of a comparative analysis based on the semiotic knowledge of C.S. Peirce. In this way, the results allowed for the identification of points of interference in the perception of advertising pieces, contributing to a more detailed understanding of the different perspectives of the individuals involved in the study.