Abstract
As the incidents of violence and hatred are filled in our everyday news, we wonder why the sense of humanism and empathy are lost in our world today. Research indicates that the lack of EI (Emotional Intelligence) may be one of the reasons for this issue. EI has an internal aspect (psychological development) and external side (physical environment). Studies also show that physical design elements have an impact on psychological development. Color and light are two of the most influential factors within an interior environment, impacting mood and energy level of occupants. However, there is limited research regarding the effects of colored light on people’s psychological state despite the increase in consumer demand for color changing mood lights. Research specifies that certain color values and light can elicit physical and psychological responses that may induce various emotional states. Previous research on colored light shows a correlation between the pleasantness and energy levels of students. This study continues the earlier research of colored lighting in order to understand the relationship between colored light and the emotional state of students in different age groups. This study focuses on children between the ages of 3-6 years old. The results of this study may impact the interior design of early childhood educational environments especially lighting design to fit the needs of the children in an effort to foster emotional intelligence.
Presenters
Junghwa Kim SuhAssociate Professor, School of Humanities, Arts and Design, Chaminade University of Honolulu, United States Elizabeth K Park
Associate Professor, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Jacqueline Harbin
Research Assistant, Chaminade University of Honolulu
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2020 Special Focus - Advocacy in Design: Engagement, Commitment, and Action
KEYWORDS
Lighting Design, Emotional Intelligence, Colored Lighting, Environmental Design, Interior Design
