UDC 7.05:[659.118:159.954.2-028.22:81’22:165.412
Vadym Shynkarov
Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Kyiv.
ORCID ID 0009-0001-8395-7873
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37627/2311-9489-27-2025-1.136-145
Keywords: visual images, design message, seductive, communicativeness, semiotic indeterminacy, subconscious.
Abstract.
This article explores a special aspect of design messages, defined as “seductive”. The concept is positioned as the vanguard of design communication – an irrational, emotional “hook” that initiates active interaction between the object and the user by appealing to subconscious associations, cultural codes, and childhood experiences. The study’s objective is to identify a specific component within the communicative message that is responsible for generating instantaneous interest and establishing an emotionally-imagistic connection with the object. The research integrates an analysis of semiotic concepts and theories of perception psychology (focusing on the influence of visual images of objects on subconscious reactions) with a methodology of comparative analysis (examining the aesthetic-psychological impact of toys and design). The investigation of “seductive” aligns with contemporary trends in design, where emotional impact, usability, and user interaction have become key priorities.
Author’s Biography.
Vadym Shynkarov, senior lecturer, Department of Multimedia Design, Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Kyiv.
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Section: APPLIED CULTURAL STUDIES AND CULTURAL PRACTICES.