Colour Wheel.

Colours
Task 1

Red –
Red is colour that is very hot on the colour spectrum. It is associated with violence, anger, fire, warfare,
and danger. Red is also related to the AIDS campaign in Africa and communism. It can also represent love
and passion.

Orange-
Orange is a colour that is very warm and can be associated with the seasonal change and autumn. Orange
can grab attention of a viewer but less than red can. Orange is also very connected to spirituality and is
an inviting colour overall. The physical effects of orange are it activated digestion and increases
metabolism.

Yellow-
Yellow is one of the brightest and most energising colours and can be associated with such feelings.
These are emotions of happiness, sunshine and hope (some army families wave ribbons of yellow for
hope). It can also be associated with optimism but also caution and cowardice. Some physical effects of
colour are stimulation of nerves and glands, making us more active and energized. It also boosts memory,
actions, energy and communication.

Blue-
Blue is a colour which is very watery and reminds us of the calm and vast oceans. Many of the feelings are
like those we feel out at sea or in the middle of a storm. It can invoke feelings of calmness and sleep as
well as protection and loyalty (as on police uniforms). It is a very serene colour, which allows for a sense
of stability and wisdom. The negative effects of blue can be frightening and threatening, and the darker
side of blue can symbolise sadness, fear and even depression. There is a certain coldness in blue which is
unfriendly and uncertain. Blue can also stimulate the pituitary gland and help sleep.

Purple-
Purple is the colour of kings and queens. Due to its rarity in the earlier days, it could only be afforded by
the richest of the rich which is why it is associated with the monarchy. It lies somewhere in between the
calmness of blue and the passion of red which gives an elaborate and grand feeling. It can also represent
fantasy and magic as it is a very cheerful colour. It can also convey bravery. It is also a very non-traditional
colour meaning that it can evoke feelings of arrogance and condescension. It has physical properties of
intuition and focus.

Green-
Green can be found almost everywhere and is one of the most common favourite colours. There are
many different meanings for green, the main definitions being nature, revitalization, and rebirth. Some
other common associations for green are money, happiness, health, envy or jealousy, and environmental
awareness. Green can also convey disgust or sickness. Green is stress relieving, calming and helps with
reading and creativity
Cultural Significance
TASK 2

Red -

• Western Cultures – Red with Green symbolizes Christmas

• India – Associated with purity, brides wear this coloring during their weddings
• Latin America – Red with White is a religious symbol
• European Eastern Bloc – Communism
• China – Luck, Happiness, New Year
• Middle East – Danger, Caution, Evil
• Japan – Life, Anger, Danger

Orange

• Western Cultures – Autumn, Halloween, Harvest

• Middle East – Mourning, Loss
• Eastern Cultures – Love, Happiness, Good Health
• India – Sacred, Holy
• Japan – Love, Courage
• Christianity – Gluttony
• Latin America – Sunny, Earth
• The Netherlands – Royalty

Green -

• Western Cultures – Longevity, Environment, Health, Luck, Progress

• Indonesia – Forbidden colour, Exorcism, Infidelity
• China – Infidelity
• Mexico – Patriotism, Independence
• Latin America – Death
• Middle East – Islam, Wealth, Courage
• Around the World – Envy, Military

Blue -

• Western Cultures – Trust, Authority (Use in banks), Birth of a Boy, Masculine

• India – Krishna, Hinduism, Strength (Use in sports teams)
• China – Feminine
• Latin America – Virgin Mary, Soap, Trust
 • Middle East – Heaven, Spirituality, Immortality
• Thailand – Friday

Purple -

• Western Cultures – Royalty, Modernism, Fame, Honour (Military’s highest award in

USA)
• Asian Cultures – Wealth and Nobility (exception of Thailand)
• Thailand – Mourning, Widow
• Latin America – Mourning, Sorrow
TASK 3

There are a variety of textures used in the studio to convey different things. The soft plastic
texture of the keyboard paired with the leather chair provides a sense of formality which is
needed in a studio or office. There are also a lot of things popping out from the walls and
each section of the wall has a different texture (rough, smooth, wooden). This variation in
texture keeps the artist excited and not bored which is needed in a studio.

There is a certain balance between the aesthetic and functionality of the studio. The walls in
the picture are mainly there for aesthetic and the colours of the accent wall allow for an
attractive shock of colour while all the other walls are quite bland. This is a balance so that
the studio does not lose its simplicity. Another key significance of balance is that the black
aesthetic and red wall cancel each other out which helps add excitement but not too much.
The functionality of the sound boards is balanced with the main wall as well.

Shape in this studio is vital in adding more variation and contrast to the studio. The rounded
shape of the speakers contrasts with the square and horizontal shape of the keyboard. The
shape of the mic is almost isolated and pops out. The shapes of the orange flares on the wall
are intriguing but do not strike too much attention.

Space is vary scarcely used in the design. The busy features and feeling of the studio
compliment the type of artist Bahati is (Gospel). The crammed space only allows for some
movements and achieves the sole purpose of a studio. Also, the use of space helps boost
creativity and helps the artist focus only on the keyboard and mic.

The focus of the studio is the accent wall. The bright red wall draws attention of any viewer
and the big bold text right in the centre. The functional focus of the studio is the keyboard.
This is because that is the main purpose of the studio and makes sure that the studio is built
for its purpose.

There is a major component of variety in this studio, and this has to do with the
variety of aesthetic, colour, shape, texture, functionality and focus. There is a variation
of functionality between the computer, keyboard, speakers and microphone which
gives maximum usability of the studio. There is variation in texture for the walls as
the rough walls are needed for better sound quality but the plastic red wall for
aesthetic. The black and red aesthetic is a variation, but it is also balanced and the
changes in shape of the different components add to the aesthetic.
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