Folium: Colours in Cultures via Visual.ly

Posted by LEAF Architect on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Folium: Colours in Cultures via Visual.ly

First of all, how could you deny any infographic that has the world “colour” in the title. It’s like a BBC documentary narrated by David Attenborough, it just sounds so perfectly classy. It would be a shame not to bring it up!

This, of course, isn’t Folium’s forst foray into languages, cultures, and colo(u)r (see the links below). But this is a chance to see a representation that really takes on the challenge to create a code-standard for future studies.

However, there are some regrettable details missing in the mix. I can find no citable sources, and the author really doesn’t make it easy to track their experience in the field. If you examine the facebook feed below the graphic on the Visual.ly website you’ll find an ongoing conversation about the finer details of the chart.

I think I’d rather just bask in the idea of charting something as complex as cultural connections and ponder the possibilities. Sure, I’m sure there are some hiccups along the way, but it’s enough to get the conversation started.

Vertical columns are A,B,C,D, etc … Numbers surround the circumference. So take a grid combination like…

A-1 : Red = ANGER for the Americans.

Ok, yeah, I can totally see that. Let’s try another …

B-4 : Black = BAD LUCK for the Japanese.

Ok, not bad, I can see that too…

So take some time to think about how different colors can mean different things for different people! Have you ever thought about how this might impact clothing and fashion, marketing, traditions, and every other aspect of culture from around the world?

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