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Open research questions in Color perception and design

213 gap statements mined from Color perception and design papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,179 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The need for a method to quickly understand consumer needs and improve design efficiency. The lack of a systematic approach to integrate Kansei engineering and AI image generation technology in product design.

    A Product’s Kansei Appearance Design Method Based on Conditional-Controlled AI Image Generation · 2024 · DOI

  • Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) can influence psychophysiological stress in hospital waiting areas; however, specific visual features warrant further investigation.

    Window shading and materiality for psychophysiological stress in hospital waiting areas: a Spatial Frequency perspective through amplitude spectrum slopes in Virtual Reality · 2026 · DOI

  • However, the genetic mechanisms of individuals in environmental perception and preferences have not been studied yet.

    Association between DRD4 gene and perception of architectural spaces by using EEG · 2024 · DOI

  • This study involved female undergraduate design students, who represent the population from which the sample was drawn; however, future studies may consider gender differences in broader demographic populations. Future research should examine the persistence of current findings when extending variance to patternhttps://doi. This study is limited to a single symmetry group, i.

    Exploring Colour-Pattern Interaction in Textile Design · 2026 · DOI

  • All these imply that other factors must be explored, for example, potential pathways to cognition in which color affects memory, the addition of physiological markers, etc.

    The Influence of Color-Coded Words and Colored Backgrounds on Semantic Memory: An Experimental Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional learning methods and environments limit the vocabulary development of visually impaired people. The study's findings highlight the need for more accessible designs for visually impaired people.

    Adjectives improve color perception in visually impaired people through multisensory stimulation · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the applications of the color blue in various domains, such as medicine, art, and technology. Further studies could investigate the psychological and physiological effects of the color blue on humans and animals.

    The color blue: symbolism, evolution, and interdisciplinary connections · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of literature on the prioritization of aesthetic factors in plant designs. The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on planting design.

    Assessment of an Effective Quantitative Model for Aesthetic Factors in Planting Design Using a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can explore the application of Gestalt principles in other areas of design and art. Research can investigate the role of Gestalt psychology in interpreting the artistic characteristics of women’s hairstyles. The study’s findings can inform the development of future research on the application of Gestalt principles in analyzing visual structures.

    Analysis of the Artistic Characteristics of Men’s Hairstyles through Gestalt Psychology: Focused on Men’s Hair Design Works from the National Skills Competition (2020-2024) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in existing research on hair design, which has focused primarily on technical aspects. The research highlights the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the artistic characteristics of men’s hairstyles. The study aims to fill this gap by applying Gestalt principles to analyze men’s hair design works.

    Analysis of the Artistic Characteristics of Men’s Hairstyles through Gestalt Psychology: Focused on Men’s Hair Design Works from the National Skills Competition (2020-2024) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the perceptual interactions and visual mechanisms through which hair color influences skin tone. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between hair color and skin tone perception.

    A Study on the Changes in the Perception of Skin Tone According to Hair Color among Female University Students in Their 20s · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for objective color analysis and learner-centered feedback. The importance of practice-based approaches in enhancing learners' practical competencies and creative expression.

    Review of Research Trends in Personal Color Diagnosis and Nail Art Color Education: Focus on the Educational Application of AI-Based Diagnosis · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of research on the educational application of AI-based personal color diagnosis. The need for a comprehensive review of domestic research on personal color diagnosis and nail art color education.

    Review of Research Trends in Personal Color Diagnosis and Nail Art Color Education: Focus on the Educational Application of AI-Based Diagnosis · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a systematic evaluation approach that integrates multiple perceptual dimensions. The challenge of balancing coordination across multiple perceptual dimensions.

    A Study on Product Color Design and Evaluation Based on Kansei Engineering: A Case Study of Multifunctional Audio Products · 2026 · DOI

  • The current approach to electric motorcycle morphology design does not fully address the relational principle of symmetry. Prior work has not integrated user perception, expert judgment, morphology ranking, and AI-generation inputs within a graph-structured design knowledge model. There is a need for a graph-based modeling approach that considers the unique characteristics of electric motorcycles.

    Evidence-Weighted Heterogeneous Graph Mapping for Symmetry–Asymmetry Analysis in AI-Assisted Electric Motorcycle Morphology Design · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of innovative color design strategies in automotive interior design. The need for a curriculum system that emphasizes the importance of material and technology in color expression. The importance of sustainable development in automotive interior color design.

    Teaching Reform and Innovation of Color Design of Automobile Interior from the Perspective of CMF · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of a framework for analyzing image-derived bridge-environment color appearance. Need for distinguishing image-derived appearance from physical color in heritage documentation.

    Characterizing Image-Derived Bridge–Environment Color Appearance in a Linear Cultural Heritage Corridor Using Semantic Segmentation: The Beijing–Hangzhou Grand Canal · 2026 · DOI

  • Users' affective responses are often implicit and complex, representing a blend of rational and Kansei dimensions. The extraction and evaluation of user affective requirements are complicated. The need to balance subjective evaluations and objective weights in requirement analysis.

    Research on Product Form Innovation Design Based on a Network Model of Multi-Domain Coupling · 2026 · DOI

  • The sample size remains relatively moderate (n = 30). The experimental environment was conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. The study does not fully explain deeper cognitive and emotional mechanisms involved in perceptual evaluation.

    A Study on Product Color Design and Evaluation Based on Kansei Engineering: A Case Study of Multifunctional Audio Products · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior work has often examined these factors in isolation or using subjective ratings alone.

    Exploratory EEG Feature Profiles During Viewing of Six Combined Indoor Spatial-Color Conditions · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how visually impaired individuals construct color experiences and meanings. The study notes a limitation in the vocabulary development of visually impaired people due to traditional learning methods and environments.

    Adjectives improve color perception in visually impaired people through multisensory stimulation · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the complex and multidimensional role of the color blue. The research aims to fill this gap by providing an interdisciplinary analysis of the color blue.

    The color blue: symbolism, evolution, and interdisciplinary connections · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can focus on expanding the dataset to include more brands and models, - Investigating the application of the proposed approach to other domains, such as product design or architecture, - Developing more advanced AI-assisted generation methods to improve the design…

    Evidence-Weighted Heterogeneous Graph Mapping for Symmetry–Asymmetry Analysis in AI-Assisted Electric Motorcycle Morphology Design · 2026 · DOI

  • A future study should increase artifact-free trials, - Prespecify bands and windows, - Equalize or model trial counts, - Use a fully documented time-frequency method if a time-resolved claim…

    Exploratory EEG Feature Profiles During Viewing of Six Combined Indoor Spatial-Color Conditions · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could investigate the effects of seasonal changes on bridge-environment color appearance, - Comparative studies of different cultural heritage corridors could provide insights into the universality…

    Characterizing Image-Derived Bridge–Environment Color Appearance in a Linear Cultural Heritage Corridor Using Semantic Segmentation: The Beijing–Hangzhou Grand Canal · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future research should examine the persistence of current findings when extending variance to patternhttps://doi (“Exploring Colour-Pattern Interaction in Textile Design”, 2026); (2) Future research could explore the applications of the color blue in various domains, such as medicine, art, and technology (“The color blue: symbolism, evolution, and interdisciplinary connections”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of literature on the prioritization of aesthetic factors in plant designs (“Assessment of an Effective Quantitative Model for Aesthetic Factors in Planting…”, 2026); (4) Future studies can explore the application of Gestalt principles in other areas of design and art (“Analysis of the Artistic Characteristics of Men’s Hairstyles through Gestalt…”, 2026); (5) There is a need to understand the perceptual interactions and visual mechanisms through which hair color influences skin tone (“A Study on the Changes in the Perception of Skin Tone According to Hair Color…”, 2026). 213 gap statements have been mined from Color perception and design papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 1,179 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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