AHFE Open AccessA Kansei Engineering Study on the Effects of Camera Exterior Design Attributes on Nostalgic Perception
Abstract
Retro-style products have become increasingly prominent in contemporary design practice. This study uses retro-styled cameras as the research object and, from the perspectives of Kansei engineering and product semantics, examines how different appearance factors influence users’ nostalgic perception.The results show that colour has the strongest effect on nostalgic perception, followed by operation-related areas, while non-interactive regions have minimal influence. Leather materials consistently receive higher evaluations than metal, but the effect of material depends on the presence of key design elements. Moreover, the relative influence of design factors remains stable across material conditions. Individual experience and brand-related visual cues further shape nostalgic perception.These findings provide quantitative guidance for the appearance design of nostalgia-inspired products and extend product semantics into the study of emotional perception.
Keywords: Retro Aesthetics, Nostalgia, Camera, Kansei Engineering, Product Semantics
DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007433
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