Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 2012;50(5):51-65 http://dx.doi.org/10.6115/khea.2012.50.5.051 An Analysis of Public Uniforms Design Department of Clothing and Textiles, Chonnam National University Lecturer : Song Mi, Lim Professor : Mi Suk, Lee Abstract The purpose of this study is to provide empirical basic data to develop public uniforms design, by understanding international universality and advanced design sense, through the analysis of public uniforms design at home and abroad. The theoretical study reviewed the character and area of public design, and the concepts and requirements of public uniforms. The empirical study analyzed public uniform design at home and abroad, focusing on typical public uniforms, such as police, fire fighter, and street cleaner. The results of this study were as follows. First, the police uniform has a standardized and formal suit style, which consists of a single-breasted dk-pb jacket with a notched collar and pants. It uses PB as the main color, to show their authority and role reliability. Epaulet or badge, which represents belonging and difference in rank, are attached to express the identity of an organization. Second, the fire fighter uniform consists of a hip length coat with a stand collar effective for heat shielding, and straight pants with flap pockets, in which it is easy to put things. Its main color is dkg-pb, to mitigate visual fatigue and enhance comfort, and an accent color scheme is used, to effectively raise visual attention and safety. Finally, the street cleaner uniform has a casual style, which consists of a jumper with a shirt collar and pants for high activity. v-yr and R with high chroma is mainly used, for increased attention during day and night work, to stress safety. (public uniforms), (police uniforms), (fire fighter uniforms), (street cleaner uniforms) Corresponding Author : Mi Suk Lee, Department of Clothing and Textiles, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 500-757, Korea Tel: +82-62-530-1345 Fax: +82-62-530-1349 E-mail: ms1347@chonnam.ac.kr - 51 -
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Figure 1. Manifesto of CABE space org, adapted from Understanding and application of design for better built environment, Lee, Ko, & Lim, 2008, Auri 2008-1, p. 7. Copyright 2008 by the Architecture & Urban Research Institute. Figure 2. Centre Pompidou in Paris, adapted from http://magazine. jungle.co.kr/cat_magazine_special/speci al_temp5_2.asp?menu_idx=301&idx_ca ller=1772&idx=1871&idx_special=107&r ef=311&page=1&main_idx=107&main_ menu_idx=1&sub_menu_idx=21. Figure 3. Hyehwa-dong community service center in Seoul, adapted from http://www.jongno.go.kr/dong. do?menuld=0506010101&menuno =8293&dong=12. Figure 4. Red and black public facility in London, adapted from http://magazine.jungle.co.kr/cat_magazine_ special/special_temp5_2.asp?menu_idx=301&idx_caller=1 772&idx=1871&idx_special=107&ref=311&page=1&main_i dx=107&main_menu_idx=1&sub_menu_idx=21. Figure 5. Public facility in Alexander Platz. Berlin, adapted from Lee, C-H. (2009). The Chungnam review (46), p. 95. Copyright 2009 by the Chungnam Development Institute. - 53 -
Figure 6. CI design in London, adapted from public design chief office. (2010). Design Seoul, p. 51. Figure 7. A notice in Philadelphia, adapted from design house, (2003), Design, p. 96. Figure 8. The notice with the colors of the Italia national flag, adapted from www.torontoro.ca/?document _srl. Figure 9. The uniforms of security team and reception team in London City Hall. London city hall motif scarf, adapted from www.field-grey.com. Figure 10. Street cleaner, nurse in health center, security guard in Seoul, adapted from public design chief office. (2006). Design Seoul educational resource 2, p.14. - 54 -
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Figure 11. The symbol of the London police. The design of police car and police uniform with checker board pattern, adapted from www.designdenhaag.eu. Figure 12. The Finnish police uniform that uses PB color, adapted from www.poliisi.fi. Figure 13. The Berlin police uniform that is changing to PB color from G color, adapted from www.yonhapnews. co.kr. - 57 -
8 대한가정학회지 제50권 5호, 2012 Table 1. Police uniform designs The ranking is Best nations list / J (Jacket), S (Shirts), P (Pants) - 58 -
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10 대한가정학회지 제50권 5호, 2012 Table 2. Fire fighter uniform designs The ranking is Best nations list / C (Coat), P (Pants) - 60 -
Figure 14. A swedish street cleaner uniform that is printed with the social company Samhall logo, adapted from http://www. vastavalo.fi/displayimage.php?pos=-161886). Figure 15. Design of a garbage truck that is printed with the Seoul city logo, adapted from Kwan, Y-G. (2008). Public design alk, Seoul: Samihun, p. 69. - 61 -
12 대한가정학회지 제50권 5호, 2012 Table 3. Street cleaner uniform designs The ranking is Best nations list / J (Jumper), P (Pants), JS (Jumper Suit), V (Vest), T (T-shirts) - 62 -
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