English 17017
Lauren Baker
19 October 2014
RAP Final Draft
Buddy's
On campus here at UCO there are quite a few places to eat. Each one of these places has something different to offer - they each send different messages also. Some send implied messages like "come here to be to get to know your fellow school mates". Others just send messages saying "come eat here because we have good food". At Buddy's, the message being conveyed is "Come here, be social, and eat good food in a comfortable environment".
As soon as a person walks in its not hard to notice the simple yet comfortable atmosphere. The colors of the cafeteria consist mostly of cool colors like greens, browns, and blues. There have been numerous studies on the way these colors effect our emotions and perceptions off different places. The lights in the cafeteria are of different earthy colors like green and orange.
Feng shui Luopan compass
English: Sycee-shaped incense used in feng shui . ...
A feng shui spiral at LA Chinatown's Metro station...These are placed over some of the seats to give people some extra lighting while eating. "Green represents tranquilityâ¦is often used in decorating for its calming effectâ¦is thought to relieve stress and help heal" says psychology expert Kendra Cherry in her article Color Psychology How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors. Green also implies freshness, which is why a countless number of other restaurants use it to decorate. According to the article Symbolism of Colours, Associations of The Five Elements, Chinese Beliefs, and Feng Shui, feelings associated with blue are "relaxation, exploration, trust, calmness, immortality " along with qualities of conservation and healing. These colors are often used when implementing the harmonious effects of Feng Shui. One could say that whoever thought up the layout for Buddy's thought about the effects of these colors in order to help students...