Noticeability of Stencils: The Case of Kadıköy Caferağa

Abstract

This study investigates the noticeability of stencil prints containing various graphic elements in İstanbul, Turkey. A designated route was selected, and all stencil applications along this route were systematically documented. A total of 108 distinct stencil prints were identified and recorded, along with their corresponding locations. Eleven volunteers walked the route, and completed an online questionnaire. The findings showed strong correlation between the frequency and recall of stencil prints only if they incorporate iconographic elements in addition to typographic elements. No correlation has been found between the average size of stencils and recall. Stencil prints with visual elements or a combination of visual and typographic elements were more likely to recalled than those with only typographic elements. These observations align with human cognitive architecture, suggesting that stencil prints connecting with existing information schemes are easily noticed and retained.

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Kadir Çıtak

Kadir Çıtak is a graphic artist and illustrator who completed his undergraduate studies in the Graphic Design department at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul. He continues his artistic and design practices in Istanbul and focuses on street art and graffiti, exploring the intersections of practical and theoretical aspects of these art forms. Kadir is currently pursuing a master's degree in Graphic Design department, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between graphic design and street art. E-mail: [email protected]

Çetin Tüker

Çetin Tüker is a researcher of design education and video game developer specializing in teaching 3D animation, interactive multimedia, video game design, and motion graphics design. He completed his undergraduate and graduate education in METU Department of Architecture in 1992 and 1996, respectively. In 2009, he obtained his Doctor of Arts degree from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Graphic Design, focusing on design education planning. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Architecture in Computer Environment program at Yıldız Technical University. Currently serving as an Associate Professor, Çetin Tüker's teaching career began in 1994 and continues at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Graphic Design. Further information about his academic profile can be found at www.msgsu.edu.tr.