JP4445896B2 - Design creation support device and design creation support program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a design creation support apparatus, a design creation support program, and a design creation support method, and in particular, a design creation support apparatus that supports a work of creating a graphic design using a template retrieved from a plurality of template data, The present invention relates to a design creation support program and a design creation support method.

  To create a graphic design based on a specific concept in an expression medium such as newspapers, magazines, various guides, product catalogs, direct mail, and homepages, grasp the concept, select pictures such as photographs and various illustrations, lead, catch Various specialized work is required, such as creation of texts such as copies or texts, and selection of layouts including white space. For this reason, a user who uses graphic design usually requests creation of a graphic design from a design office in which a staff with specialized knowledge, many years of experience, and rich sensibility related to graphic design is present.

  However, if you frequently use graphic design, you have to ask the design office to create the graphic design each time, and it is cumbersome and there is a tool that allows the user to easily create a good-looking graphic design. It is desired. From such a demand, in recent years, electronic data (template data) of a type (template) used to create a representative graphic design used for a specific application has been commercially available (for example, See Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2000-99500 A (page 4-6, FIG. 1)

  The template data described above is created on the assumption that a graphic design suitable for a specific application is created. Therefore, a large amount of template data is required to create a graphic design suitable for various applications. become. Therefore, a method of providing a user with a data group in which a large number of template data is set is used. However, since the graphic design has a great effect on the viewer depending on the style and modeling, simply collecting a large number of template data. Even if the data group is provided to the user, an effective graphic design for each application cannot be created unless they are selected in consideration of the graphic design style and modeling.

  Therefore, the inventor of the present application classifies the graphic design into a plurality of categories associated with the use based on a specific element indicating the characteristics of the graphic design in the prior application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-304535). On the other hand, a method for creating a data group so that at least one template data is included is proposed. Further, in the prior application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-314358), it is suitable for creating a desired graphic design from the data group. A method for searching template data is proposed.

  It is possible to create graphic designs suitable for various applications by using template data retrieved from the data group configured in this way, but when creating graphic designs, illustrations such as photographs The work to arrange the template in a well-balanced manner and the work to set the color scheme of the background, character frame, character, etc. depend greatly on human factors, and the design creator's sensitivity will cause a big difference in the workmanship of the graphic design There's a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its main purpose is a data search device, a data search program, and data for searching template data suitable for a desired graphic design from a large number of template data. It is an object of the present invention to provide a search method, a design creation support apparatus, a design creation support program, and a design creation support method that support easy creation of a well-balanced graphic design using searched template data.

In order to achieve the above object, an apparatus of the present invention is a design creation support apparatus that supports a work of creating a predetermined graphic design using template data, and stores a table indicating a correlation between a color arrangement and an image. storage means for, with the table read from the storage unit, the template is input to the data fitted to a photo, and keywords defining the contents of an image and Photography of colors and pictures, inputted A color arrangement condition corresponding to an image specified by one or more keywords input to the predetermined graphic design, with reference to information on a color arrangement that defines a base color and the number of colors ; Based on the color arrangement condition, means for performing color arrangement on the template based on the template data, and displaying the color arrangement template. And means for displaying on the device, the one in which at least comprises.

In the present invention, the means for performing the color arrangement refers to the table and the keyword input for the photograph, specifies three attributes of the color for the image, and is based on the information relating to the input color arrangement. Thus, the main role color, the supporting role color, the dominant color, the accent color, and the fusion color that constitute the five role colors can be specified .

The program of the present invention is a design creation support program that supports the work of creating a predetermined graphic design using template data, and the computer stores the correlation between the color scheme and the image stored in advance in the storage means. defining a table showing a relationship, said entered for photographic fit into the template data, and keywords defining the content of the photo colors and photographic images and photographs, are input, and a base color and color depth A color arrangement condition corresponding to an image specified by one or more keywords input with respect to the predetermined graphic design, and the template data based on the color arrangement condition As a means for performing color arrangement on a template based on the above and displaying the color arrangement template on a display means It is intended to be.

  Thus, according to the configuration of the present invention, a well-balanced graphic design can be easily created using template data retrieved from a large number of template data.

  According to the design creation support device, the design creation support program, and the design creation support method of the present invention, a well-balanced graphic design can be easily created using the searched template data.

  The reason for this is that when creating a graphic design using one or more template data retrieved from a plurality of template data, the photo placement means automatically selects the photo specified in the template based on the template data. The color arrangement means arranges the color arrangement conditions corresponding to the image specified by the keyword related to the desired graphic design based on a table indicating the correlation between the color arrangement specified by the three attributes of the color and the five-use color and the image. This is because the coloration is specified and balanced in each region of the template based on the coloration condition.

  As shown in the prior art, in the prior application, the inventor of the present application classifies graphic designs into a plurality of categories corresponding to applications based on specific elements indicating the characteristics of graphic design. In the present invention, a method for creating a data group so that at least one template data is included and a method for searching template data suitable for creating a desired graphic design from the data group are proposed. Furthermore, an apparatus, a program, and a method for supporting work when creating a graphic design using template data selected using the technology of the prior application are proposed. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, specific elements indicating the features of the graphic design described in the prior application will be described.

  This specific element includes the basic principles of style and the basic principles of modeling graphic design. Examples of basic principles of style include: Visuality, illustration, character jump rate, photo jump rate, grid Examples include restraint rate, plate rate, 3 prototypes of composition, and typeface image.

  “Visibility” is the visual strength caused by pictorial elements such as illustrations and photographs with respect to characters. For example, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in a configuration that includes photos and illustrations, the degree of visibility is high.

  “Picture ratio” is the ratio of the occupied area of illustrations, photographs, etc. on the page. For example, as shown in FIG. The composition rate is high in a structure with only letters and illustrations and no letters. This drawing rate can be expressed by a numerical value from 0 to 100%.

  Further, the “character jump rate” is the difference in size of characters inserted in the paper. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the character jump rate is low, the character is elegant, calm, magnificent, quiet, etc. It becomes a design that gives an impression, and when the jump rate of characters increases, it becomes a design that gives an impression of friendliness, liveliness, fun, liveliness, dynamic, etc.

  Also, the “photo jump rate” is the difference in size of the photo fitted on the paper. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the photo jump rate is low, it is practical, gentle, quiet, calm and elegant. If the jump rate of the photo increases, the design will give an impression of emotion, sharpness, crispness, and cleanliness.

  The “grid constraint rate” is the degree of constraint on the grid lines on the layout paper. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when the grid constraint rate is low, softness, freedom, enjoyment, feminineness, The design gives an impression of liveliness, boldness, instability, friendliness, etc. When the grid restraint rate increases, it becomes a design that gives an impression of firmness, calmness, rational, masculine, safe, elegant, majestic, etc. In the case of a drawing, a cutout photograph has a low grid constraint rate, and a square photo has a high grid constraint rate.

  Also, there is a certain margin (margin) on the left and right sides of the paper, and the space for placing characters and illustrations inside this margin is the printing plate. The “printing plate ratio” is the ratio of the printing plate's area to the entire drawing. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the plate ratio is low (that is, the margin is large), the amount of information is reduced, and the design gives an impression of quietness, elegance, relaxation, calmness, and the plate ratio is high ( In other words, when there is less space, the amount of information increases, resulting in a design that gives the impression of being lively, lively, busy, and so on.

  The “three prototypes of the configuration” is a basic combination type in the case where a group of characters is combined on the entire sheet, and includes a left-right alignment type, a center alignment type, and a natural type. The left-right alignment type gives a design that gives an impression of rational, standard, and business orientation, while the center-alignment type gives an impression of elegance, elegance, and grace, and the natural type gives freedom, freedom, and energy. The design gives an impression.

  “Typeface image” means typefaces such as Gothic, Mincho, calligraphy, new typeface, thickness, size, character spacing, line spacing, character filling, etc. When it comes to the body, the design gives an impression of freshness, rationality, and rationality. When it comes to the Ming Dynasty, it gives a design that gives it a calm, moderate, etc. impression. Design that gives it, and when it comes to a new typeface, it becomes a design that gives an impression of being casual and innovative. In addition, when the character is thick, it becomes a design that gives an impression of masculine, energetic, strength, etc., and when the character is thinned, it becomes a design that gives an impression of feminine, delicate, elegance, elaboration, etc. Larger designs give the impression of boldness, energy, power, darkness, etc. Lowering the characters gives a design that gives the impression of delicateness, sharpness, and so on. In addition, there are predetermined rules for character spacing, line spacing, and character filling. If the rules are not met, the message may not reach.

  In addition, as a basic principle of graphic design modeling, for example, clearly indicate the leading role, release the semi-main role, group, remove ambiguity, organize the flow, balance the margins, hold the four corners, use the plate line Etc. For example, “specify the main character” means to make the point you want to convey the most noticeable and organize others, and “release the semi-main character” means to separate the point you want to convey second from the main character. “Grouping” is to organize information by grouping (grouping) information elements into a design that is easy to communicate. “Excluding ambiguity” Lines, photos and characters are not obscured, the height and edges of characters and photos are aligned, and the size of the photos and characters is unified. Is to adjust the shape according to the flow, and “margin balance” is to create a margin around the point you want to convey the most, and to emphasize the message, “hold the four corners” ”Means that the entire screen is drawn with information in the four corners. Tightening is that to stabilize, the "plate surface line use" is to make a paper subdued by laying along the plate surface line.

  Then, if graphic design is classified into multiple categories based on the specific elements that define the basic principles of styles and the basic principles of modeling that show the characteristics of graphic design described above, each category is associated with the purpose of graphic design. If a graphic design is created by selecting a template belonging to a category corresponding to a predetermined application, a graphic design suitable for the application can be created.

  However, it is not easy to select template data suitable for a predetermined application, and even when template data is selected, when actually creating a graphic design using the template data, a photograph is used as a template. Work that relies heavily on human factors, such as placing it on a picture frame or coloring each area of a template, does not necessarily create a well-balanced graphic design.

  Therefore, in the present invention, one or more designated photographs are used so that a balanced graphic design can be created for template data selected from the data group classified in the above category. The image is specified by the keyword related to the graphic design entered based on the photo placement means that places the image in each picture frame of the template and the table showing the correlation between the color and the image defined by the basic principle of color. Color arrangement means for coloring each region of the template so as to match is provided. The specific configuration will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  In order to describe the above-described embodiment of the present invention in more detail, a design creation support apparatus, a design creation support program, and a design creation support method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a template for creating a graphic design and a graphic design created by inserting a figure and characters into the template. FIG. 2 schematically shows the configuration of a design creation support apparatus. FIG. 3 and FIG. 3 are block diagrams showing the main functions. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing a template data search procedure and a design creation procedure, and FIGS. 6 to 9 are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed on the display means. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table stored in the storage unit, and FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a data recording structure in a recording medium on which template data is recorded. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a tone defined by brightness and saturation.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the template 1 includes a picture frame 2 for fitting a picture such as a photograph or an illustration into an area inside an expression medium such as a newspaper, a magazine, various guides, a product catalog, direct mail, or a homepage. A character frame 3 for embedding characters is laid out, and electronic data of this template 1 (that is, layout information of the image frame 2 and the character frame 3 and sample image data and character data as necessary are recorded) (Hereinafter referred to as template data) is provided to the design creator. Then, when the template creator loads the template data into a computer terminal or the like and the design creator designates the plate information 5 such as the image data of the photograph or the illustration data created by a predetermined application or the character information 6 described together with the plate, the plate information 5 Is inserted in the picture frame 2 and the character information 6 is inserted in the character frame 3 to create a graphic design 4. The graphic design 4 is output by outputting electronic data of the graphic design 4 to a printing means such as a printer. It is expressed on the above expression medium.

  Since the above template data is created for a specific application, it can be used to create multiple types of graphic designs. A group of data selected so that at least one template data exists for each is provided to the design creator, and the design creator selects appropriate template data from the group of data to create a graphic design. Do. At that time, it is not easy to select appropriate template data from a large number of template data, and to create a design using the selected template data. Therefore, a design creation support apparatus as shown in FIGS. 7 is used to create a design.

  The design creation support apparatus 7 includes an operation unit 9 for inputting a graphic design keyword, the number of photos to be inserted into template data, a keyword about the photo, and a display unit 8 for displaying a template based on the template data. And an evaluation value specifying means 14 for specifying an evaluation value for one or more specific elements with reference to a pre-stored table for a keyword related to graphic design, and the specified evaluation value and input as necessary The search means 15 for searching the template data based on the number of photographed pictures, the photo arrangement means 16 for arranging one or more designated pictures in each picture frame of the template, and a prestored table , Color each area of the template (background, text box 3, text itself, etc.) A color arrangement means 17, an internal storage means 18 for recording a table defining a correspondence between a keyword related to graphic design and an evaluation value for one or more specific elements, a table defining a correlation between a color and an image, and the like; Recording medium loading means for loading a recording medium 20 such as a CD-R / RW, DVD ± R / RW, DVD-RAM, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray disc in which a data group composed of a plurality of template data is recorded 10 and, if necessary, a network connection means 19 for connecting to the server 11 in which the data group is recorded via the communication network 12, and a control means 13 for controlling these means.

  In the present embodiment, the design creation support device 7 is configured to execute both processing of template data search and design creation support using the template data. However, when only design creation support is executed, the evaluation is performed. The value specifying means 14 and the search means 15 are unnecessary. Each of the above units may be configured as hardware in the design creation support apparatus 7 or may be configured as a design creation support program that causes the computer to function as the photo layout unit 16 and the color scheme unit 17. It may be configured to be installed and executed.

  Hereinafter, a method of creating a graphic design using the design creation support apparatus 7 having the above-described configuration will be described. A generation procedure will be described.

  First, a plurality of templates 1 in which the picture frame 2 and the character frame 3 are appropriately arranged according to the use are created using a computer device or the like, and each template 1 is operated on the computer terminal of the design creator. Generate template data. As described above, the template data is data in which the layout information of the picture frame 2 and the character frame 3 and sample image data and character data are recorded as necessary. The format is not particularly limited. Displayable data (data with an extension of ppt), data that can be displayed with Adobe (registered trademark) Illustrator (data with an extension of eps), and the like can be used. Further, in order to make it easy to grasp the finished image of the graphic design 4, at least one of the area inside the template 1, the area surrounded by the picture frame 2, and the area surrounded by the character frame 3 is a gray scale having only lightness without color. It is preferable to be displayed.

  Next, the graphic design 4 is classified into a plurality of categories based on one or more specific elements selected from the specific elements that define the basic principles of the styles that indicate the characteristics of the graphic design described above or the basic principles of modeling. Sort at least one template data for each category.

  At this time, in order to be able to search template data suitable for creating a desired graphic design from among a plurality of template data using the design creation support apparatus 7 of this embodiment, 1 is added to the header of each template data. The evaluation value for the above specific element is recorded, or as shown in FIG. 11C, information for specifying template data (file name, etc.) and information for specifying the category to which the template data belongs (category name) ) And an evaluation value for one or more specific elements (for example, \ PowerPoint \ Category1 \ PP-C1-001.ppt, (F1 = 1, F2 = 3, F3 = 5, F4 = 1, F5 = 3, F6 = 3, F7 = 3, F8 = 2), ..., etc. (F1 to F8 indicate the specific elements described above, and the corresponding numbers indicate the levels of the specific elements)) Generate management data. Also, when creating a desired graphic design using the retrieved template data, what color is used for the area, illustration information, character information, and background surrounded by the illustration frame 2 and character frame 3 of the template data In this case, the color scheme is set with reference to the five role colors, which will be described later. Therefore, in the header of the management data or template data, the evaluation value and, if necessary, the frame 2 In addition to the quantity, the area surrounded by each picture frame 2 and character frame 3, the picture information and character information, and the information indicating the relationship between the background and the five role colors (for example, the area surrounded by the predetermined character frame 3) Information such as the color that is the main color, hereinafter referred to as five-color information) may be recorded. The file format of this management data is not limited as long as it is a format that can be used by the application installed on the computer terminal of the design creator, and may be an xml or text file, or PowerPoint or Adobe (registered) (Trademark) The file may be in a format that can be used in Illustrator, or metadata.

  Then, a plurality of selected template data and management data generated as necessary are set to form a data group, and the data group is transmitted to a host computer or the like and stored, or the data group is stored in the recording medium 20. The data group or the recording medium 20 on which the data group is recorded and, if necessary, a set of printed data that is output to a medium that can be directly viewed such as a paper medium is provided to the design creator. To do.

  The data recording structure in the recording medium 20 in which the data is written by the above procedure is, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, and when template data for PowerPoint is generated, as shown in FIG. A folder (Category1, etc.) is created for each category, and at least one template data (PP-C1-001.ppt, etc.) belonging to the category is stored in it, and information on the template data is stored as necessary. The described management data (index.txt) is recorded, and these constitute a data group. Further, when template data for Adobe (registered trademark) Illustrator is generated, as shown in FIG. 11B, a folder (Category 1 or the like) is generated for each category and belongs to the category. At least one template data (AI-C1-001.eps, etc.) is stored, and management data (index.txt) is recorded as necessary, and a data group is constituted by these.

  A graphic design is created using the data group created in this way. At this time, template data suitable for creating a graphic design to be used for a predetermined application is selected from a large number of template data. It is not easy. Therefore, in this embodiment, prior to the creation of the graphic design, the evaluation value of the specific element is specified for the keyword input by the design creator, and the predetermined graphic design is created based on the evaluation value. Search for suitable template data. Hereinafter, a specific procedure for data search will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S101, the control means 13 of the design creation support apparatus 7 causes the display means 8 to display a photograph number input screen 21 as shown in FIG. The number-of-photographs input screen 21 is provided with a frame for inputting the number of photos to be inserted into the graphic design to be created by the design creator. The design creator operates the operation means 9 to input the number of photos. To do. Subsequently, the control unit 13 causes the display unit 8 to display a keyword input screen 22 as shown in FIG. 6B, for example. The keyword input screen 22 is provided with a frame for inputting a word (keyword) related to the graphic design to be created by the design creator. The design creator operates the operation means 9 to create the graphic design to be created. Enter a keyword that represents the image. Here, the photograph number input screen 21 is displayed on the assumption that a photograph is to be inserted into the graphic design. However, if no photograph is to be inserted into the graphic design, it is not necessary to display the photograph number input screen 21.

  Next, in step S102, the evaluation value specifying unit 14 refers to a table stored in advance in the internal storage unit 18, and specifies an evaluation value for one or more specific elements for each input keyword. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, the internal storage means 18 stores a table for associating various keywords with evaluation values for specific elements. For example, the keyword “class” When input, as shown in the embodiment, this keyword corresponds to the jump rate of characters in a specific element, and as the character jump rate decreases, the image becomes elegant. The evaluation value for the jump rate is set to a low value (for example, 1 when evaluated in five stages).

  Note that at least one keyword may be input, but a plurality of keywords may be input so that corresponding template data can be narrowed down. For example, if you enter three keywords, "Class", "Stiff", and "Quiet", each keyword corresponds to the character jump rate, grid constraint rate, and plate rate in a specific element. As the character jump rate decreases, it becomes a refined image, as the grid constraint rate increases, it becomes a hard image, and as the plate rate decreases, it becomes a quiet image, so the evaluation value for the character jump rate and plate rate is low ( Similarly, if the evaluation is made in five stages, the evaluation value for the grid constraint rate is set to a high value (similarly, if the evaluation is made in five stages, 5).

  In addition, a keyword that is not defined in the table may be input. As a method in that case, for example, a message such as “Please enter another keyword” may be displayed, or a table listing the keywords that can be entered is presented to the design creator in advance. A keyword selected from them may be input, or a second table is prepared for associating various texts related to graphic design with the keywords specified in the above table, which are not specified in the table. When a keyword is input, the keyword may be converted to a keyword specified in the table with reference to the second table, and then an evaluation value for a specific element may be specified for the converted keyword. . Further, instead of the keyword input screen 22, a keyword selection screen 23 that compares the keywords defined in the table as shown in FIG. 6C is displayed, and a desired keyword can be selected from the keyword selection screen 23. Good.

  In addition, when there are few input keywords, a large number of corresponding template data candidates may be searched. In that case, before displaying the number-of-photographs input screen 21 and the keyword input screen 22 in step S101, a screen for selecting a medium expressing the graphic design is displayed, and the number of photographs and keywords input in the steps described later are displayed. When searching for template data to be searched, only the template data corresponding to the selected medium may be searched. With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively search for template data suitable for a medium on which a graphic design is to be expressed.

  Next, in step S103, the search unit 15 selects a predetermined order (for example, file name order) from the data group recorded on the recording medium 20 or the data group received from the server 11 via the communication network 12. ) To select template data, and read an evaluation value for a specific element recorded in advance in the header of the selected template data. If no evaluation value is recorded in the header of the template data, the evaluation value for a specific element recorded in advance in association with the selected template data is read with reference to the description of the management data.

  Next, when the photograph is to be inserted into the graphic design, in step S104, the search means 15 determines the number of the picture frames 2 provided in advance in the template based on the number of photographs input in step S101 and the selected template data. If the quantity of the picture frame 2 is smaller than the number of photographs, it is determined that the template data cannot be used, and the process skips to step S108.

  On the other hand, when the quantity of the picture frame 2 is equal to or larger than the number of pictures (including both the case where the quantity of the picture frame 2 is equal to the number of pictures and the case where the quantity of the picture frame 2 is larger than the number of pictures). In step S105, the search unit 15 compares the evaluation value specified in step S102 with the evaluation value read in step S103. In step S106, the search unit 15 determines whether the two match or approximate. If approximate, the template data is registered as a candidate in step S107. Here, for example, when the specified evaluation value is a character jump rate of 1, a grid constraint rate of 5, and a plate ratio of 1, the read evaluation value is the same for a specific element. Both of them have the same value. When the evaluation values of some specific elements are the same value, or when the evaluation values of a plurality of specific elements are close (for example, character jump rate and This is the case when the evaluation value of the plate ratio is 2).

  Note that the above description is a method in which the design creator inputs a keyword or selects a keyword. In this method, it is necessary to specify an evaluation value for a specific element from the keyword. It is also possible to directly input an evaluation value for. For example, instead of displaying the keyword input screen 22 shown in FIG. 6B or the keyword selection screen 23 shown in FIG. 6C in step S101, it is associated with each specific element as shown in FIG. The evaluation value input screen 24 on which the evaluation values of the selected items can be set in stages can be displayed, and the design creator can input the evaluation values for one or more items. More specifically, the selection of the amount of information in FIG. 7 corresponds to the plate rate, A in the image selection is A character jump rate, B is a photo jump rate, C is a grid constraint rate, and D is a plate surface. Rate, E is the size of the character, F is the thickness of the character, G is the typeface of the character, H is the three principles of composition, the design creator will evaluate the items related to the graphic design image Or select the corresponding evaluation value.

  Next, in step S108, the search unit 15 determines whether or not the search has been performed for all template data. If there is template data that has not been searched, the search unit 15 selects the next template data in step S109. Select and perform the same process. Note that the number of candidate template data is not particularly limited. However, if there are few candidate template data (for example, two or less), the number of candidates can be increased by loosening the criteria for approximation judgment or the number of candidate templates. When there is a large amount of data (for example, 10 or more), it is possible to register a suitable amount of template data as candidates by reducing the number of candidates by tightening the criteria for approximation judgment.

  When the search for all the template data is completed, in step S110, the search means 15 causes the display means 8 to display a search result screen 25 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, and the template data registered as candidates. Is displayed. The configuration of the search result screen 25 is not particularly limited, and information (for example, a file name) that can specify template data searched as a candidate may be displayed. The searched template data can be easily obtained from the recording medium 20. Information (category name) specifying the category to which the template data belongs may also be displayed so that it can be read. In addition, in order to clarify whether the template data displayed on the search result screen 25 matches or approximates the search condition, the matched template data is distinguished from the approximate template data. Alternatively, the evaluation value of each template data may be displayed.

  Next, a graphic design is created by using the design creation support device 7 using the template data searched in the above procedure. Hereinafter, a specific procedure for supporting the design creation work will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the control means 13 of the design creation support apparatus 7 displays on the display means 8 a screen for designating one or a plurality of template data used for design creation and a photo to be inserted into the template data, and in step S201. The design creator operates the operation means 9 to specify one or a plurality of template data with reference to the result searched in the search process, and is recorded in the internal storage means 18, the recording medium, the server 11, etc. The image data of the number of photographs input in step S101 is designated from the obtained image data. The method for specifying the template data is not particularly limited, and the template data searched in the search process may be automatically specified. Also, the method for specifying the image data of the photo is not particularly limited, and the image data is specified when the number of photos is input in step S101 of the search process, and the specified image data is automatically specified. Alternatively, a folder for storing image data may be provided in the internal storage unit 18 in advance, and the image data stored in the folder may be automatically designated.

  Next, the processing to place the image data of the specified photo on the template based on the specified template data is performed, but this photo placement processing largely depends on human factors (design creator's sensitivity), and the photo placement Depending on the color scheme, the graphic design may be out of balance when the above-described color arrangement processing is performed, which is a major factor that makes design creation difficult. Therefore, in this embodiment, the design creation support device 7 is provided with the photo placement means 16 so that the designated photo can be automatically placed on the template, and the design creator himself wishes to place the photo. Thus, it is possible to select whether or not to automatically arrange the photos.

  Specifically, in step S202, the control means 13 displays a screen on which buttons for selecting whether to automatically arrange the photos on the display means 8 or manually, and displays the screen on the design creator. Let them choose one. If manual placement is selected, in step S204, the design creator himself operates the operating means 9 to insert a desired photograph into each plate frame 2 of the template as in the conventional case. On the other hand, if automatic placement is selected, the photo placement means 16 sequentially places one or more photos designated in each picture frame 2 of the template designated in step S201 in step S203.

  In this case, when a plurality of photos are arranged in a plurality of picture frames 2, there are arrangement patterns of permutations of the number of photos (for example, 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 patterns when the number of photos is three). Although the photo placement means 16 may exist, the photo placement means 16 may place the photos in all the placement patterns, or some of the placement patterns (for example, the size and configuration of the photos are not appropriate). You may arrange a photograph with the arrangement pattern except the thing). Further, as a method of arranging a plurality of photos, a method of assigning serial numbers to the respective picture frames 2 of the template in advance and arranging the photo designation order and serial numbers in association with each other can be used. Further, when a picture is inserted into the picture frame 2, the size of the picture frame 2 may not match the size of the picture. In this case, the picture may be enlarged / reduced according to the size of the picture frame 2. Alternatively, the picture frame 2 may be enlarged / reduced according to the size of the photo, or when the picture frame 2 is smaller than the photo, the photo may be trimmed and fitted according to the size of the picture frame 2. The above description is a procedure for inserting a photograph into a template. However, when a photograph is not inserted, designation of a photo in step S201, selection of automatic arrangement or manual arrangement in step S202, and selection of a photograph in steps S203 and S204 are performed. Each process of arrangement | positioning is unnecessary.

  Next, color processing is performed to add color to each area of the template in which the photo is inserted. This color processing also depends greatly on human factors (design creator's sensitivity), and depending on the color scheme, the graphic to be created The design image was greatly different, and there were cases where a well-balanced graphic design could not be created, which was a major factor making design creation difficult. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the design creation support apparatus 7 is provided with a color arrangement means 17 to color each area of the template in a balanced manner and execute automatic color arrangement in consideration of the case where the design creator himself desires color arrangement processing. You can choose whether or not to do.

  Specifically, in step S205, the control means 13 displays a screen on which buttons for selecting whether to automatically or manually arrange colors on the display means 8 and displays any screen for the design creator. To select. If manual color scheme is selected, in step S209, the design creator himself / herself operates the operating means 9 in the same manner as in the prior art to set desired colors in each area (background, character frame 3, character itself, etc.). Work to color scheme. On the other hand, when the automatic arrangement is selected, the color arrangement processing is performed using the color arrangement means 17 on the template in which the photograph is arranged in each arrangement pattern.

  At that time, a well-balanced color cannot be arranged unless the contents of the photo inserted in the template are known. Then, the control means 13 displays the photograph keyword input screen 26 for inputting the keyword regarding a photograph on the display means 8, as shown to Fig.9 (a). The photo keyword input screen 26 includes a column for selecting the color of the photo, a column for selecting the image of the photo, and a column for selecting the content of the photo. In step S206, the design creator performs an operation. The keyword about a photograph is input by operating the means 9.

  The configuration of the photo keyword input screen 26 is arbitrary. In FIG. 9A, the photo keyword input screen 26 displays items for comparing colors and images of the photo and allows the design creator to select them. Like the case of entering keywords related to graphic design, the design creator may enter the keywords directly. If the entered keywords are not appropriate, enter another keyword. May be displayed. If no photo is inserted in the template, the keyword input in step S206 is not necessary.

  In addition, since the color scheme largely changes depending on the main base color and the number of colors at the time of the color scheme, the control unit 13 causes the display unit 8 to display the base color or color as shown in FIG. A color arrangement information input screen 29 for inputting information relating to the color arrangement such as the number is displayed. This color arrangement information input screen 29 is provided with a column for selecting a base color and a column for selecting the number of colors. In step S207, the design creator operates the operating means 9 to operate the base color and color. Enter information about color schemes such as numbers.

  Colors are applied to each area of the template. There are various basic principles for colors, and a balanced color arrangement is possible by following these basic principles. The color to be arranged in which region is set based on the correlation between the color and the image defined by the basic principles regarding color (three attributes of color and five-use color, etc.).

  More specifically, the three attributes of color are hue, lightness, and saturation. There are three primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) and intermediate colors (orange, green, and purple), and an image can be associated with the hue. For example, warm colors such as red, orange and yellow are reminiscent of warmth, liveliness and feminine colors, while cold colors such as blue are reminiscent of cool, cold, cold, hard and masculine images. Let Also, if the hue difference is small (that is, colors with similar colors and similar colors), the image is elegant, quiet, calm, calm, and fantastic, and if the hue difference is large (that is, colors with the opposite colors), it is lively. Recalls the image of daring, lively, tense and impressive.

  Brightness means the level of brightness of light and dark colors. If the difference in brightness (lightness difference between bright and dark colors) is small, it recalls the image of elegance, calmness, quietness, and calmness. When it is large, it reminds us of a strong, energetic and lively image. In addition, the image changes depending on whether the main color is light or dark. The dark, main color is reminiscent of a heavy, calm, dark image, and the main color is light, fun, bright, and lively. Recall the image.

  Further, saturation means the degree of vividness, and saturation can be associated with an image by giving a color tone (tone) in combination with lightness. The saturation and brightness are represented by triangles as shown in FIG. 12A, the direction of the left side represents brightness, the brightness increases toward the upper side, and the direction connecting the center of the left side and the right vertex represents saturation, Saturation increases toward the right, and the tones are roughly classified into seven parts. For example, as shown in Fig. 12 (b), the portion with high lightness and low saturation ("1" portion) is bright and corresponds to astringent tones, recalling an elegant, soft, quiet, delicate, emotional image The lightness is slightly high and the middle part of the saturation ("2" part) is bright and corresponds to a vivid tone, reminiscent of the image of liveliness, friendliness, and freedom, and the lightness is medium and the saturation is high ( "3" part) corresponds to the most vivid tone, reminiscent of the image of energy, boldness, freedom, vibrancy, etc. The part with slightly high brightness and low saturation ("4" part) is astringent and light tone , Reminiscent of the image of elegance, calm, quiet, emotional, calm, the lightness is slightly low and the middle part of saturation ("5" part) is astringent, corresponds to the dark tone, quiet, calm, Calm, hard, dark Image reminded, brightness, lower portion also the saturation (part of the "6") corresponds to the darkest tone, profound, grave, extended, evoke the image such dark. Even if the colors are different, if the tone is the same, a similar image is obtained. Therefore, the image can be changed by giving a difference to the tone. For example, if the tone is close, the image is calm, calm, quiet, and elegant. If the tone is different, the image is lively, lively, energetic, fun, bold, and friendly.

  The color scheme can be determined by using the above three attributes of the color, but a more balanced graphic design can be created by adding five colors that create a color balance based on the strength and weakness of the color. can do.

  The five role colors are the main role color, the supporting role color (enhancement color), the dominant color (background color), the fusion color (familiar color), and the accent color. The leading color is the color that is the center of the color scheme, and is the basis for selecting other colors. Further, the supporting role color (enhancement color) is a color for enhancing the protagonist, and the protagonist can be utilized by placing an opposite color near the protagonist. In addition, the dominant color (background color) is the color that wraps the whole as a background, and even if the area is small, it can dominate the mood of the entire color scheme. For example, the color difference between the main color, the supporting color, and the color of the photo When it is small, it is reminiscent of calmness, quietness, etc. When the color difference between the main character, the supporting character, and the color of the photograph is increased, it is reminiscent of energy, liveliness, and boldness. In addition, the fusion color (familiar color), when the main color rises from the other colors and is released, the whole color can be blended by placing an astringent similar color at a distance. Reducing the hue difference between the color and the color of the photo, or the lightness of the main character, the supporting character, or the color of the photo. Increasing the phase difference or increasing the lightness of the main character, the supporting character, or the color of the photo will evoke an image of energy, liveliness, or boldness. The accent color is a color opposite to the main character or dominant color, or a color having a large hue difference from the main character or dominant color, or a color with higher saturation than the main character or dominant color, and a strong color in a small area. The entire color scheme can be brought to life by scattering.

  In this way, the graphic design can be matched with the image specified by one or more input keywords by coloring the tape rate using the three attributes of color, or the three attributes of color and the five colors. Thus, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the storage unit 18 shows the correlation between the three attributes of the color, or the color scheme defined by the three attributes of the color and the five colors and the image. A table is stored, and in step S208, the color arrangement means 17 obtains the above-mentioned table and keywords related to the photo and information about the color arrangement, as necessary, with respect to the template in which the photo is arranged in each arrangement pattern. Refer to the color arrangement condition corresponding to the image specified by one or more keywords related to the input graphic design (for example, to reduce the hue difference) Identify which like) bright-cool tone, color scheme to each region based on the color condition.

  More specifically, when an image such as “elegant”, “hard”, or “quiet” is selected as a keyword related to graphic design as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, FIG. If the hue difference is made smaller, the image will be elegant and quiet.If the brightness difference is made smaller, the image will be elegant and quiet.If the tone is bright and astringent or light and light, the image will be elegant and quiet. The color arrangement means 17 has a small hue difference, lightness difference, and tone difference, and a bright, astringent tone, an astringent light tone, or an astringently dark tone. In addition, the main color and the side colors are set so that the color input in step S207 becomes the base color. Color is set, and the area surrounded by the plate frame 2 and the character frame 3, the plate information 5 and the character information 6, the background, etc. based on the information of the five role colors recorded in the management data (or the header of the template data) Apply a color scheme. Next, if necessary, the dominant color and the accent color are set so as to satisfy the number of colors input in step S207, and further, the fusion color is set so as not to break the balance of the color arrangement. Based on the combination color information, a color is applied to the area surrounded by the picture frame 2 and the character frame 3, the picture information 5, the character information 6, and the background. At that time, referring to the above table, color the dominant color with a small hue difference from the leading role color and the supporting role color, reduce the accent color to make the entire image quiet, or the hue difference between the leading role color and the supporting role color The graphic design is brought closer to an image specified by one or more keywords by arranging a fusion color that is smaller or lighter than the leading role color or the supporting role color.

  In the above case, as shown in FIG. 9, “cold color”, “light color”, and “light color” are selected as the photo keywords and “clean” is selected as the photo image. When “building (appearance)” is selected as the content of the photograph, the color arrangement means 17 has a light and light tone or a light and light tone as the tone is “light color” and “light color”. In addition, the main character color and the supporting character color are set so that the color input in step S207 becomes the base color, and the area surrounded by the plate frame 2 and the character frame 3 based on the pre-recorded information of the five character colors, Colors are applied to the plate information 5, the character information 6, and the background. Next, if necessary, the dominant color and the accent color are set so as to satisfy the number of colors input in step S207, and further, the fusion color is set so as not to break the balance of the color arrangement. Based on the combination color information, a color is applied to the area surrounded by the picture frame 2 and the character frame 3, the picture information 5, the character information 6, and the background. At that time, refer to the table above, color the dominant color, the supporting role color, the dominant color with a small hue difference from the photo color, reduce the accent color to make the whole quiet image, the leading color and the supporting color The graphic design is brought closer to an image specified by one or more keywords by arranging a color having a small hue difference with the color of the photograph, or a main color, a supporting color, or a fusion color having a lightness lower than that of the photograph.

  Note that the above color scheme is an example, and a table showing the correlation between the three attributes of color, or the color scheme defined by the three attributes of color and the five role colors and the image, and a keyword related to the photograph inputted as necessary, The color scheme corresponding to the image identified by one or more keywords related to the graphic design may be identified based on the information regarding the color scheme such as the base color and the number of colors input as necessary. Further, in the case of color arrangement, one type of color arrangement pattern may be set for each arrangement pattern, or a plurality of types (for example, in the case of the above example, a color pattern with a bright and light tone and a color pattern with a light and light tone) It is also possible to set color schemes of three types (such as three types of scheme patterns of dark and dark tones).

  Then, the control means 13 displays the design of one or a plurality of templates in which photographs are arranged as necessary and each area is colored on the display means 8, and in step S210, the design creator Select the desired design.

  Thereafter, if necessary, in step S211, characters are input to the character frame 3 for the selected design, the positions of the picture frame 2 and the character frame 3 are finely adjusted, and the colors of the respective areas are changed. Make a desired graphic design by making fine adjustments.

  As described above, according to the design creation support apparatus, the design creation support program, and the design creation support method of this embodiment, a graphic design is created using template data selected from a group of data classified into a plurality of categories. When you do this, the specified photo is automatically placed in the template frame of the template, referring to the table that defines the correlation between the color scheme and the image, and keywords and color scheme information that are entered as necessary. Since a color arrangement condition corresponding to an image specified by one or more keywords related to graphic design is specified and color arrangement is performed on each area based on the color arrangement condition, a well-balanced graphic design even for beginners of design creation Can be created.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of a template and a graphic design. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main functions of the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the search procedure of the template data using the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart figure which shows the creation procedure of the graphic design using the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (photograph number input screen, keyword input screen, and keyword selection screen) displayed on the display means of the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (search condition setting screen) displayed on the display means of the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (search result screen) displayed on the display means of the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen structure (photograph information input screen and color arrangement information input screen) displayed on the display means of the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table memorize | stored in the design creation assistance apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the recording structure of the data in the recording medium based on one Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the tone prescribed | regulated by the brightness and saturation. It is a figure for demonstrating the element (visibility) which prescribes the basic principles of the style of graphic design. It is a figure for demonstrating the element (illustration rate) which prescribes the basic principles of the style of graphic design. It is a figure for demonstrating the element (character jump rate) which prescribes the basic principles of the style of graphic design. It is a figure for demonstrating the element (photo jump rate) which prescribes the basic principles of the style of graphic design. It is a figure for demonstrating the element (grid restraint rate) which prescribes the basic principles of the style of graphic design. It is a figure for demonstrating the element (plate ratio) which prescribes the basic principles of the style of graphic design.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Template 2 Illustration frame 3 Character frame 4 Graphic design 5 Illustration information 6 Character information 7 Data search device 8 Display means 9 Operation means 10 Recording medium loading means 11 Server 12 Communication network 13 Control means 14 Evaluation value specification means 15 Search means 16 Photograph Arrangement means 17 Color arrangement means 18 Internal storage device 19 Network connection means 20 Recording medium 21 Photo number input screen 22 Keyword input screen 23 Keyword selection screen 24 Evaluation value input screen 25 Search result screen 26 Photo keyword input screen 27 Grid 28 Margin 29 Color arrangement information input screen

Claims (4)

A design creation support device that supports the work of creating a predetermined graphic design using template data,
Storage means for storing a table showing the correlation between the color scheme and the image;
It said table read from the storage unit, the template is input to the data fitted to a photo, and keywords defining the contents of an image and Photography of colors and pictures, entered, base color and color And a color arrangement condition corresponding to an image specified by one or more keywords input to the predetermined graphic design, with reference to the information relating to the color arrangement that defines the number, and based on the color arrangement condition , Means for colorizing a template based on the template data;
A design creation support apparatus, comprising: a display unit configured to display the colored template.   The color arrangement means refers to the table and the keyword input for the photograph, specifies three attributes of the color for the image, and based on the input information about the color combination, The design creation support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a main character, a supporting color, a dominant color, an accent color, and a fusion color are specified. A design creation support program that supports the work of creating a predetermined graphic design using template data,
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A table preliminarily stored in the storage means and indicating a correlation between the color scheme and the image, and a keyword that defines the color of the photograph, the image of the photograph, and the contents of the photograph, which are input to the photograph to be inserted into the template data And a color arrangement condition corresponding to an image specified by one or more keywords inputted to the predetermined graphic design with reference to the inputted color arrangement information defining the base color and the number of colors A design creation support program characterized in that, based on the color arrangement condition, color is applied to a template based on the template data, and the color arrangement template is displayed on a display means.   The color arrangement means refers to the table and the keyword input for the photograph, specifies three attributes of the color for the image, and based on the input information about the color combination, 4. The design creation support program according to claim 3, wherein a main character, a supporting color, a dominant color, an accent color, and a fusion color are specified.

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