0.03 Research Cycles

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This project will go through three planned research cycles.

Cycle 1 – Colour Palettes 

Plan: Explore a range of colour palettes that aim to evoke different "cosy" emotions. 

Act: Develop concept pieces using identical scene layouts but varied palettes to isolate colour as a variable. 

Observe: Annotate each concept with emotional and perceptual observations. 

Reflect: Analyse which palettes most effectively convey warmth or comfort; consider hue, saturation, and contrast. Integrate findings into subsequent design iterations. 

Cycle 2 – Composition and Scale 

Plan: Investigate spatial layout and how scale influences emotional tone (e.g. intimacy vs. vastness). 

Act: Reconfigure spatial arrangements and framing within scenes (using framing, negative space, vertical and horizontal scale) 

Observe: Assess how layout changes affect viewer perception of safety, softness, or openness. 

Reflect: Identify compositional strategies that enhance cosiness and support emotional narrative. 

Cycle 3 – Lighting 

Plan: Examine different lighting types and conditions (e.g., ambient, candlelight, natural). 

Act: Create variations of scenes with lighting changes. 

Observe: Document the impact on mood, atmosphere, and material texture. 

Reflect: Evaluate which lighting approaches best evoke tranquillity and emotional depth; apply insights to the final prototype. 

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