Computer aided three-dimensional colour planning and visualisation system for product design

Abstract

The colour planning and visualisation system we proposed in this paper utilised automatic colour planning algorithms for colour scheme generation. The purpose of the system is to help designers efficiently colour-match their product designs. The proposed system includes four major functions: (1) the model component arrangement, (2) colour arrangement, (3) visualisation, and (4) the online evaluation functions. Through the four system functions, the designers should be able to create a preferred colour scheme faster than traditional colour planning tools/methods. The pilot study results show that the system does help design students greatly reduce the time required on the colour planning process aspect of product design when compared with using their favourite traditional colour planning software.