Abstract This contribution looks into logos as a powerful designing tool which can promote the implementation of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) policy. Given the lack of universal logo which would… Click to show full abstract
Abstract This contribution looks into logos as a powerful designing tool which can promote the implementation of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) policy. Given the lack of universal logo which would communicate the RES-derived products and services effectively, we initially explored the public’s emotions, thoughts, perceptions, images, experiences, beliefs and attitudes towards RES and non-RES through their design illustration. Experts decoded a total of 769 RES and 737 non-RES designs of four different sample groups ranging from the less informed children to well-informed engineers, and defined the design variables of a RES logo. On the basis of these design guidelines, professional designers created 60 RES logos. Besides, 432 participants randomly selected evaluated the logos on a score scale from 1 to 6. Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and semiotic analysis of the winner logo revealed that in order to promote the RES use, a logo should be of round shape; present a sense of movement; convey a clear positive message; embed natural elements in the composition of the image with various hues of green, white and yellow-orange colours; include visually acute, religious and cultural symbols, and carry connotations of personal and social responsibility. This is the first attempt of designing a RES logo with public participation.
               
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