A Study on the Manifestation of Emotional Cognitive Impairment in Visual Design

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Cognitive impairment is one of the most challenging issues in the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, with Alzheimer’s disease being a prime example. As the aging population continues to grow, this concealed disease requires significant attention. In today’s society, the increasing emotional needs of people necessitate the integration of emotion into design. This paper uses Alzheimer’s disease as a starting point to explore emotional cognitive impairment and the visual representation of related diseases. By analyzing the characteristics of the target population from the perspective of memory, the study reveals users’ emotional needs and extends emotional design theory into the field of visual design. It summarizes the deep emotional deficiencies exhibited by patients in visual design. For designers, recognizing social issues and using design to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial. Early detection and treatment are vital for the prevention and management of the disease. This research focuses on emotional cognitive impairment (Alzheimer’s disease) as the entry point, developing a series of designs centered on this concept, and studying its visual representation. By leveraging the power of design, visual communication can serve as a medium to promote health knowledge, raise public awareness, and draw attention to this group, encouraging early detection and treatment to reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease.