Research

Affiliation
University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Doctoral Program in Design
Research Areas
Informatics / Sensitivity (kansei) informaticsHumanities & social sciences / Design
Degrees
Bachelor of Engineering, Wakayama UniversityMaster of Design, University of Tsukuba

Published Papers5

  1. Characteristics of White Space Perception in Advertising Posters: A Grid-Based Extraction Study with Art Students

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design (accepted) · Jan 2027Peer-reviewedLead author

  2. Comparison of Human and VLM White Space Perception Judgments in a Paired-comparison Task Using Polka-dot Images

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Transactions of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Dec 2026Peer-reviewedLead author

  3. White Space Perception and Evaluation in Advertising Posters: An Exploratory Study

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design (accepted) · Sep 2026Peer-reviewedLead author

  4. Exploring the Potential of Generative AI-based Interactive Questionnaires: Implementation and Evaluation with Art Student Participants

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Transactions of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Apr 2026Peer-reviewedLead author

  5. Proposal and Evaluation of AR Installation Based on Spatial Image: A Case Study on Wakayama University Sakaedani Campus

    Yuki Otsue, Norihiro Kawasumi, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Transactions of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Mar 2025Peer-reviewedLead author

Conference Presentations and Other Publications12

  1. Analysis of Trends in Japanese Car Design Using Text Mining: A Study of the Journal “Car Styling”

    Yuki Hosono, Yuki Otsue, Shinichi Koyama

    The 28th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Sep 2026

  2. An Analysis of the Perceptual Differences Between Fictional vs. Real Onomatopoeia

    Minori Yamauchi, Yuki Otsue, Shinichi Koyama

    The 28th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Sep 2026

  3. Can Local VLMs Perceive White Space? — Insights from Paired Comparisons of Polka-Dot Images —

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 28th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Sep 2026Lead author

  4. Analysis of Consistency in White Space Perception and Visual Factors in Poster Design

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 73rd Annual Conference of JSSD · Jun 2026Lead author

  5. A Study on Ambiguous Emotional Expressions Conveyed by Emoji: A Cross-Cultural Comparison among Young Users

    Ruoyan Sun, Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 21st Spring Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Mar 2026

  6. Formation and Visualization of Accents Patterns in Non-Native Japanese Speakers: Focusing on Chinese Learners

    Yanze He, Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 21st Spring Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Mar 2026

  7. Exploring the Potential of Generative AI-Based Interactive Questionnaires: Investigating White Space in Visual Design with Art Student Participants

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 21st Spring Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Mar 2026Lead author

  8. A Study on “Yohaku” in Visual Design: Its Perception, Function and Significance

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    2025 Autumn Conference of the Japanese Society for the Science of Design · Nov 2025Lead author

  9. Exploring the Use of Kanji as Components in Japanese Calligraphy Art

    Hiyori Shirakawa, Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 27th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Sep 2025

  10. Extraction of “Yohaku (White Space)” Areas in Poster Design: A Case Study on Advertising Design

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 72nd Annual Conference of JSSD · Jun 2025Lead author

  11. Proposal and Evaluation of AR Installation Based on Spatial Image-A Case Study on Wakayama University Sakaedani Campus-

    Yuki Otsue, Norihiro Kawasumi, Hiroyuki Yamada

    The 20th Spring Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Mar 2025Peer-reviewedLead author

  12. The Effect of AR Installation Art on Spatial Impression

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada, Norihiro Kawasumi

    The 26th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Sep 2024Lead author

Awards7

  1. Excellent Presentation Award, The 28th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Kansei Engineering

    Can Local VLMs Perceive White Space? — Insights from Paired Comparisons of Polka-Dot Images —

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Oct 2026

  2. Best Poster Award, Marketing Conference 2026

    Curious but Reluctant to Try? Perceived Toxic-likeness of Food Packages, Curiosity, and Willingness to Try

    Yuki Otsue, Sayo Iseki

    Japan Marketing Academy · Oct 2026

  3. Creativity Award

    How Does White Space Convey Perceived Luxury? An Empirical Study of the Amount and Distribution of White Space

    University of Tsukuba, Master's and Doctoral Program in Design · Sep 2026

  4. Good Presentation Award, The 73rd Annual Conference of JSSD

    Analysis of Consistency in White Space Perception and Visual Factors in Poster Design

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Japanese Society for the Science of Design · Jun 2026

  5. Award for the Outstanding Dissertation

    University of Tsukuba, Master's Program in Design · Feb 2026

  6. Author Encouragement Award

    AR Installation “WADAI ART WALK!”

    Japan Society of Kansei Engineering · Sep 2025

  7. Good Presentation Award, The 72nd Annual Conference of JSSD

    Extraction of “Yohaku (White Space)” Areas in Poster Design: A Case Study on Advertising Design

    Yuki Otsue, Hiroyuki Yamada

    Japanese Society for the Science of Design · Jun 2025

Research Experience

  1. Apr 2026 – PresentJapan Science and Technology Agency, University of Tsukuba, Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation (SPRING)
  2. Feb 2026 – PresentUniversity of Tsukuba, Research Assistant (RA)
  3. Oct 2024 – Jan 2025University of Tsukuba, Technical Assistant

Education

  1. Apr 2026 – PresentUniversity of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Doctoral Program in Design
  2. Apr 2024 – Mar 2026University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
  3. Apr 2020 – Mar 2024Wakayama University, Faculty of Systems Engineering

Imported from researchmap (updated Nov 2, 2026). Items without an English version are shown in Japanese.

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