Research outputs
Selected research outputs
- The effects of colour attributes on cognitive performance and intellectual abilities in immersive virtual environments (Journal article - 2023)
- Effects of coloured lighting in the real world environment and virtual reality (Journal article - 2021)
- The effect of decision time‐length condition on consumer product‐colour purchase decision (Journal article - 2021)
- Navigating hybrid remote data collection methods (RDCM) in co-design with older adults: exploring roles, opportunities, and trade-offs (Journal article - 2025)
- A review of emotional design in extended reality for the preservation of culture heritage (Journal article - 2025)
- A scoping review of somatosensory interaction design for mental health and well-being (Journal article - 2025)
2025
Immersive HCI for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Tourism Contexts: A Narrative Review of Design and Evaluation
Xu, Z., Liu, F., Xia, G., Wang, S., Duan, Y., Yu, L., . . . Li, M. (2025). Immersive HCI for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Tourism Contexts: A Narrative Review of Design and Evaluation. Sustainability, 18(1), 153. doi:10.3390/su18010153
A Review of Holographic Technology in Museums: Enhancing Visitor Perception and Engagement
Xu, Z., Sun, D., Xia, G., & Wang, S. (2025). A Review of Holographic Technology in Museums: Enhancing Visitor Perception and Engagement. npj Heritage Science. doi:10.1038/s40494-025-02051-9
A Study on the Interpretation of Cultural Symbols and Influence Path of Color Psychology in Intangible Cultural Heritage Communication
Yang, J., Wang, S., & Xia, G. (2025). A Study on the Interpretation of Cultural Symbols and Influence Path of Color Psychology in Intangible Cultural Heritage Communication. Cultura. International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology.
A review of emotional design in extended reality for the preservation of culture heritage
Lin, C., Xia, G., Nickpour, F., & Chen, Y. (2025). A review of emotional design in extended reality for the preservation of culture heritage. npj Heritage Science, 13(1). doi:10.1038/s40494-025-01625-x
A scoping review of inclusive and adaptive human-AI interaction design for neurodivergent users.
Xu, Z., Liu, F., Xia, G., Duan, Y., & Yu, L. (2025). A scoping review of inclusive and adaptive human-AI interaction design for neurodivergent users.. Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology, 1-19. doi:10.1080/17483107.2025.2579822
Color matters: Investigating stress recovery in VR-simulated interior environments using fNIRS and anxiety measures
JIA, D., LI, W., WANG, X., JIANG, Y., XIA, G., & YU, L. (2025). Color matters: Investigating stress recovery in VR-simulated interior environments using fNIRS and anxiety measures. Building and Environment, 285, 113609. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113609
Exploring Emotional and Cognitive Engagement with Holographic Displays in Museums
Xu, Z., Sun, D., Xia, G., & Wang, S. (2025). Exploring Emotional and Cognitive Engagement with Holographic Displays in Museums. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, 18(3), 1-24. doi:10.1145/3736772
Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Using Artistic Genes to Assess Cultural Authenticity in Digital Shadow Play
Lin, C., Xia, G., Nickpour, F., & Chen, Y. (n.d.). Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Using Artistic Genes to Assess Cultural Authenticity in Digital Shadow Play. In HCI INTERNATIONAL 2025.
Colour strategies in mental health promotion posters in China and the UK: a cross-cultural pattern recognition analysis
Cheung, M., Xia, G., & Wang, Y. (2025). Colour strategies in mental health promotion posters in China and the UK: a cross-cultural pattern recognition analysis. Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine, 48(2), 52-68. doi:10.1080/17453054.2025.2500751
A scoping review of somatosensory interaction design for mental health and well-being
Xia, G., Cheng, M., & Xu, Z. (2025). A scoping review of somatosensory interaction design for mental health and well-being. Acta Psychologica. doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104641
Exploring XR Technologies for Lacquer Art: A Study on Virtual Simulations and the Digital Transformation of Traditional Craft
Yu, H., & Xia, G. (2025). Exploring XR Technologies for Lacquer Art: A Study on Virtual Simulations and the Digital Transformation of Traditional Craft. In Unknown Conference (pp. 18-30). Springer Nature Singapore. doi:10.1007/978-981-96-3679-2_2
Navigating hybrid remote data collection methods (RDCM) in co-design with older adults: exploring roles, opportunities, and trade-offs
Wang, Y., & Xia, G. (2025). Navigating hybrid remote data collection methods (RDCM) in co-design with older adults: exploring roles, opportunities, and trade-offs. Navigating hybrid remote data collection methods (RDCM) in co-design with older adults: exploring roles, opportunities, and trade-offs. doi:10.1080/15710882.2025.2484574
2024
Exploring in-Car Lighting Design: A Data-Driven and Evidence-Based Analysis of Colour Choices and Driver Safety
Cheng, Q., Xia, G., Henry, P., & Yu, L. (2024, September 16). Exploring in-Car Lighting Design: A Data-Driven and Evidence-Based Analysis of Colour Choices and Driver Safety. In AIC 2024 Midterm Meeting Color Design, Communication and Marketing. São Paulo, Brazil.
The effect of reading background colour on human cognitive performance based on multi-modal data analysis - A study of gender differences
Xu, L., Jia, D., Zhang, Z., Huang, L., Xia, G., & Yu, L. (2024, September 16). The effect of reading background colour on human cognitive performance based on multi-modal data analysis - A study of gender differences. In AIC 2024 Midterm Meeting Color Design, Communication and Marketing. São Paulo, Brazil.
Exploring the Future of Fashion Design in Metaverse
Shi, Y., Xia, G., Lin, C., Pogue, G., Lightley, L., & Qin, S. (n.d.). Exploring the Future of Fashion Design in Metaverse. In Digital Fashion Innovation Conference 2024, Manchester, UK (pp. 1-4). Manchester, UK.
An investigation into emotional engagement of holography for museum display
Xu, Z., Wang, S., Sun, D., & Xia, G. (2024). An investigation into emotional engagement of holography for museum display. In X. Tan, X. Lin, T. Shimura, M. Gu, & Y. Yang (Eds.), International Workshop on Holography and Related Technologies (IWH2022 & 2023) (pp. 32). SPIE. doi:10.1117/12.3024851
2023
EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF COLOURS OF DIGITAL MATERIALS ON LEARNERS’ COMPREHENSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Gong, Z., Henry, P., Queiroz, F., Lee, S., & Xia, G. (2023). EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF COLOURS OF DIGITAL MATERIALS ON LEARNERS’ COMPREHENSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
THE EFFECTS OF CHROMA ON DESIGNERS’ INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES IN AN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
Xia, G., Henry, P., Queiroz, F., Westland, S., Yu, L., Cheng, Q., & Yang, J. (2023). THE EFFECTS OF CHROMA ON DESIGNERS’ INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES IN AN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT. In AIC2023.
The effects of colour in human fabric perceptions
Han, X., Yu, L., Li, L., Xiao, K., Mao, N., & Xia, G. (2023). The effects of colour in human fabric perceptions.
The effects of colour attributes on cognitive performance and intellectual abilities in immersive virtual environments
Xia, G., Henry, P., Chen, Y., Queiroz, F., Westland, S., & Cheng, Q. (2023). The effects of colour attributes on cognitive performance and intellectual abilities in immersive virtual environments. Computers in Human Behavior, 148, 107853. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2023.107853
Preparation and Innovative Design Applications of Paper-Based Aluminized Film
Zhou, Y., Zhou, W., & Xia, G. (2023). Preparation and Innovative Design Applications of Paper-Based Aluminized Film. Coatings, 13(10), 1751. doi:10.3390/coatings13101751
The Social Fabric of Textile Design: A Future Made podcast
Xia, G., Winton, E., & Robertson, L. (2023). The Social Fabric of Textile Design: A Future Made podcast.
A METHOD EXPLORATION OF EMPATHY DESIGN FOR TOURIST APP
Xia, G. (2023). A METHOD EXPLORATION OF EMPATHY DESIGN FOR TOURIST APP. DESIGN. doi:10.20055/j.cnki.1003-0069.000753
Analysis of research strategies to determine individual color preference: N‐alternative forced choice, rank‐order, rating and paired comparison
Yu, L., Yun, C., Xia, G., Westland, S., Li, Z., & Cheung, V. (2023). Analysis of research strategies to determine individual color preference: N‐alternative forced choice, rank‐order, rating and paired comparison. Color Research & Application, 48(2), 222-229. doi:10.1002/col.22836
2022
Augmented Reality (AR) as a Tool for Engaging Museum Experience: A Case Study on Chinese Art Pieces
Gong, Z., Wang, R., & Xia, G. (2022). Augmented Reality (AR) as a Tool for Engaging Museum Experience: A Case Study on Chinese Art Pieces. Digital, 2(1), 33-45. doi:10.3390/digital2010002
Colour – cognitive performance interaction in virtual reality (VR): a study of gender differences
Xia, G., Henry, P., Queiroz, F., Westland, S., & Yu, L. (2022). Colour – cognitive performance interaction in virtual reality (VR): a study of gender differences. Journal of the International Colour Association.
2021
A Comparative Study of Colour Effects on Cognitive Performance in Real-World and VR Environments.
Xia, G., Henry, P., Li, M., Queiroz, F., Westland, S., & Yu, L. (2021). A Comparative Study of Colour Effects on Cognitive Performance in Real-World and VR Environments.. Brain sciences, 12(1), 31. doi:10.3390/brainsci12010031
The effect of decision time‐length condition on consumer product‐colour purchase decision
Yu, L., Westland, S., Li, Z., & Xia, G. (2021). The effect of decision time‐length condition on consumer product‐colour purchase decision. Color Research & Application, 46(6), 1360-1370. doi:10.1002/col.22665
Designing with biodiversity data: connections among design, materials, and technology
Xia, G., Yu, L., Gong, Z., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., Zhu, Z., . . . Tian, Z. (2021). Designing with biodiversity data: connections among design, materials, and technology. International Journal of Information Technology, 13(5), 1703-1710. doi:10.1007/s41870-021-00779-8
Effects of coloured lighting in the real world environment and virtual reality
Xia, G., Henry, P., Queiroz, F., & Westland, S. (2021). Effects of coloured lighting in the real world environment and virtual reality. Journal of the InternationalColourAssociation.
Aroused and Impulsive Effects of Colour Stimuli on Lateral and Logical Abilities.
Xia, G., Li, M., Henry, P., Westland, S., Queiroz, F., Peng, Q., & Yu, L. (2021). Aroused and Impulsive Effects of Colour Stimuli on Lateral and Logical Abilities.. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 11(2), 24. doi:10.3390/bs11020024
2019
Effects of object colour stimuli on human brain activities and subjective feelings in physical environment and virtual reality
Xia, G., Henry, P., Queiroz, F., & Westland, S. (2019). Effects of object colour stimuli on human brain activities and subjective feelings in physical environment and virtual reality. In Proceedings of the International Colour Association (AIC) Conference 2019 (pp. 1). Buenos Aires, Argentina.