Modeling Perception of 3D Forms Using Fuzzy Knowledge Bases

Sofiane Achiche, Saeema Ahmed

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    Abstract

    The aesthetics of a product influences the decisions made by consumers when purchasing products. Research has shown that designers are not always successful in creating a product with the desired perception amongst its users. Hence methods and tools which can support the designer in predicting how the aesthetics of their products are likely to be perceived are of value. In this paper the authors propose an approach to formalize the relationship between geometric information of a 3D object and the intended perception using fuzzy logic. 3D objects (shapes) created by design engineering students to evoke a certain perception were analysed. Three different fuzzy logic models, with different input variables, for evaluating massiveness and lightness in a form are proposed. The uthors identified geometric information as inputs of the fuzzy model and developed a set of fuzzy if/then rules to map the relationships between the fuzzy sets on each input premise and the output premise. In our case the output premise of the fuzzy logic model is the level of belonging to the design context (perception). An evaluation of how users perceived the shapes was conducted to validate the fuzzy logic models and showed a high correlation between the fuzzy logic model and user perception. The models show the possibility of creating tools to support designers with forms to evoke the desired perceptions amongst consumers.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 2009, DETC2009 (2010
    Volume2, PART B
    Place of PublicationSan Diego, California, USA
    PublisherThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    Publication date2009
    Pages923-931
    ISBN (Print)9780791848999
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference - San Diego, United States
    Duration: 30 Aug 20092 Sept 2009
    Conference number: 21

    Conference

    ConferenceASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
    Number21
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego
    Period30/08/200902/09/2009

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    Keywords

    • Emotional Design

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