Color and contrast: Designing with the eye in mind

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of color and contrast in designing safe and welcoming environments for people with dementia.

Did you know that color and contrast can make or break how safe and welcoming a care environment feels? For people with dementia, high-contrast design supports depth perception, safety, and orientation. In this episode, Dr Sun and Yashi explore how the thoughtful use of colour can transform dementia care spaces. Tune in to learn about · Why contrast matters for people living with dementia · Using colors to...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Sun, Yashi

Topics covered

• dementia care
• color design
• contrast
• environment safety
• depth perception

Keywords

• dementia
• color
• contrast
• design
• care environment
• depth perception
• safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DREAM

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