Mohd Shahrizal Dolah

This study investigates the relationship between architectural colour and cultural identity in the ancient villages of Hebei Province, emphasising the role of colour in cultural heritage preservation and sustainable development. The research aims to (1) identify the dominant chromatic attributes of Hebei’s village architecture, (2) interpret their cultural and symbolic meanings, and (3) construct a colour model applicable to heritage conservation. A qualitative case study approach was employed across four representative villages, combining field surveys, semi-structured interviews, and digital colour analysis using the COLORO system. The findings reveal that the prevailing hues—ranging from red and yellow to ochre and brown—derive from local stone and timber, embodying values of stability, humility, and harmony with the environment. Decorative elements in bright red and gold signify celebration and community vitality, contrasting with the subdued architectural tones. Integrating these empirical and cultural insights, this study proposes the Colour Symbol System for Hebei Ancient Villages (CSSHAV)—a model that unites quantitative colour parameters with qualitative cultural interpretation. The CSSHAV serves as a practical framework for guiding colour conservation, policy development, and sustainable design in rural heritage contexts. The originality of this study lies in bridging scientific colour measurement with cultural semiotics, providing both theoretical advancement and actionable guidance for the preservation of regional chromatic identity. The findings identify increasing risks of colour homogenisation under the pressures of globalisation. Through the CSSHAV model, it proposes strategies to preserve Hebei’s traditional chromatic identity by integrating digital colour analysis with cultural interpretation. This balance between conservation and innovation contributes to sustaining both the aesthetic integrity and cultural vitality of ancient villages.

For fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, maintaining consistent local ambient temperature is critical to prevent warping, poor layer adhesion, and dimensional errors. This study investigated the efficacy of a metal sheet enclosure in preserving thermal uniformity during FDM printing, addressing the limited information on metal enclosures' performance. Experiments were conducted using ABS filament on a Creality Ender 3 Pro, comparing an open-frame setup with a custom 500x600x620mm metal sheet enclosure. Results show the metal enclosure significantly enhanced thermal stability. The open-frame setup exhibited unstable temperatures, fluctuating from a peak of 58.0°C to 36°C, averaging 49.5°C. Conversely, the metal enclosure maintained a stable plateau between 65-67°C for most of the print, reaching a peak of 72.0°C and averaging 63.0°C. Qualitatively, open-frame prints displayed surface cracking and suboptimal layer adhesion, while enclosed prints showed markedly improved surface finish with no visible cracks and smoother layers. The metal enclosure acts as a thermal buffer, mitigating environmental changes and convective heat loss, thus improving print quality and reliability by ensuring thermal consistency in FDM 3D printing.

The physical environment in which people live can influence the perceptions, evaluations, and behavior of others, which is known as the Room Effect. The method originated in environmental psychology. As the method developed, it was gradually extended to other fields, particularly product design and branding. The Room Effect is a new method of investigating the impact of possessions and environments on the people associated with them. It can help one inquire into how the characteristics of an item, such as physical features or branding, affect its owner. It also allows marketing departments to recognize the psychological needs of their owners. However, current research and summaries of room effects are limited. This study provides a systematic literature review of the field with a focus on the Room Effect. It also concludes with a summary of the methodology of the Room Effect, which will help people understand the impact of possessions and environments on the people with whom they are associated, as well as help researchers understand the psychological needs of their owners. Five databases (Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, JStor, Google Scholar) were used to search and locate relevant studies (searches were conducted from the beginning of the databases to 24 August 2024) for this study. A total of 2843 articles were retrieved. Eighteen articles met the inclusion criteria. This review describes the Room Effect's development and practical applications in different fields. Finally, it describes ongoing research that seeks to extend this approach to additional fields and scenarios.

Brand design has become an essential tool for many Chinese educational NGOs to enhance their competitiveness and influence. However, the optimization of brand design to boost the influence of these NGOs has received little attention. This study utilizes four brand design concepts—cognitive design, emotional design, social design, and functional design—as influencing factors, with social group recognition and participation of Chinese educational NGOs serving as the criteria for measuring influence. Based on the KANO model, it identifies new driving mechanisms and constructs a theoretical model illustrating how brand design affects the social group recognition and participation of these NGOs. By assessing the impact of cognitive design, emotional design, social design, and functional design on the branding effect of Chinese NGOs, this study aims to establish new pathways for brand design within these organizations. The research is carried out through empirical studies using collected questionnaire data. It employs a survey method, initially distributing 84 questionnaires to a social organization in Henan, China, for preliminary research, followed by collecting random questionnaires from government agencies, NGOs, universities, and other participants, totaling 435 responses. According to the analysis results, emotional design has the strongest impact on social group recognition. When designing brands, Chinese NGOs should prioritize enhancing emotional design to achieve emotional resonance with the social group, which will help improve the NGOs’ social recognition and increase participation from the community. Cognitive design follows in importance, followed by social design. Functional design does not significantly impact the social recognition of NGOs in China, which aligns with the current social development situation in the country. In brand design, functionality is not heavily emphasized in China.

Souvenirs can facilitate the dissemination and promotion of culture, and culture gives souvenirs unique characteristics and cultural connotations. With the increasingly competitive academic environment, an in-depth understanding of the relationship between souvenirs and local culture is crucial to the theory and practice of souvenir and local culture-development research. The main purpose of this study is to review the previous literature that articulates the dynamic relationship of interdependence and development between souvenirs and local culture. Based on a systematic literature review, the data for this study came from a review of 35 documents between 2019 and 2024. The documents were then analysed individually using the ATLAS.ti 24 program. The analysis revealed five central themes: (1) sustainability and innovation; (2) authenticity and experience; (3) economic and community impact; (4) cultural identity expression; and (5) consumer behaviour and technology. These themes illuminate that souvenirs are not only cultural ambassadors, but also play a critical role in economic development, cultural preservation, and consumer engagement. The findings provide new directions for future research and actionable insights for practitioners, researchers, and designers who enhance the sustainability of local culture through souvenirs. This review contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamic interactions between souvenirs and local cultures and proposes a framework for the sustainable development of souvenirs.

HRMARS is well established journal publisher based in Pakistan. It is publishing prominent journals in social sciences since 2011.

HRMARS is well established journal publisher based in Pakistan. It is publishing prominent journals in social sciences since 2011.

This preliminary study aims to introduce User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) as a new recipe that could be implemented in academic culture to make sure the adaptation human and technology will be more effective and improve the creative industry. This study uses a survey questionnaire on purposive sampling to investigate the knowledge perception of 30 design practitioners and structured interview of 9 random samplings to know their perspectives. This study concluded that 60% of design practitioners realize the needs of this new approach, while the interview leads to the three main themes: acceptance level, vitality awareness and tendency expectation. Keywords: Design Emotion, User Experience, User Interface, Academic Culture, Creative Industries eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2551