Abstract
This study investigates how different color combinations affect individuals under simulated visual impairments using virtual reality (VR). The experiment involved participants with normal vision as well as participants with minor visual disorders; however, all participants were treated uniformly and experienced simulated visual impairments within the CAVE-type (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) installation. Participants performed everyday tasks under various color combinations, while task completion time was measured automatically from task initiation to completion. The study was conducted for architects to help them understand how different color combinations can affect the perception of the environment and the performance of everyday tasks by people with visual impairments. The results indicate that most of the color combinations do not provide measurable benefits (black-blue, black-yellow, green-white, redyellow), while the red-white color combination possibly retard task performance.
Paper Type
Poster
DOI
10.62036/ISD.2026.206
The use of a CAVE-type VR system in research on the impact of colors on people with visual impairments
This study investigates how different color combinations affect individuals under simulated visual impairments using virtual reality (VR). The experiment involved participants with normal vision as well as participants with minor visual disorders; however, all participants were treated uniformly and experienced simulated visual impairments within the CAVE-type (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) installation. Participants performed everyday tasks under various color combinations, while task completion time was measured automatically from task initiation to completion. The study was conducted for architects to help them understand how different color combinations can affect the perception of the environment and the performance of everyday tasks by people with visual impairments. The results indicate that most of the color combinations do not provide measurable benefits (black-blue, black-yellow, green-white, redyellow), while the red-white color combination possibly retard task performance.
Recommended Citation
Lica, M., Kriegel, J., Łazar, M. & Lebiedź, J.(2026). The use of a CAVE-type VR system in research on the impact of colors on people with visual impairments. In M. Valenta, B. Mannová, R. Pergl, A. Przybylek, M. Lang, H. Linger, C. Schneider, N. Iivari, & E. Insfran (Eds.), Making ISD Sustainable: Reloaded with AI and Automation (ISD2026 Proceedings). Prague, Czech Republic: Czech Technical University in Prague. ISBN: 978-80-01-07585-2. https://doi.org/10.62036/ISD.2026.206