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MetaPipe: Predicting Metaphoric Associations and Turning Your Metaphoric Imagination into Reality.

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Title: MetaPipe: Predicting Metaphoric Associations and Turning Your Metaphoric Imagination into Reality.
Authors: Qian, Wenhao (AUTHOR), Hu, Zhenzhen (AUTHOR), Hu, Jialong (AUTHOR), Li, Jia (AUTHOR), Hong, Richang (AUTHOR)
Source: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Jul2026, Vol. 42 Issue 13, p10096-10121. 26p.
Subjects: Design software, Mobile apps, Association of ideas, User-centered system design, Computer graphics, Pictures, Laypersons, Creative ability
Abstract: Visual metaphors, in particular, are powerful tools to communicate complex ideas effectively. However, creating meaningful and visually compelling metaphors is inherently difficult, especially for amateur designers, who often lack the tools and expertise to form strong conceptual connections. To address these challenges, we introduce MetaPipe, a mobile-based design tool that assists users in crafting high-quality visual metaphors. By leveraging three interactive modules, MetaPipe simplifies the creation process, making it accessible to non-experts. We evaluated MetaPipe through two user studies: (1) a usability study with 16 non-design professionals rating their experience of the tool, and (2) a blinded experiment in which 74 participants assessing creativity and metaphorical strength of MetaPipe-generated images. The results demonstrate that MetaPipe significantly enhances the visual metaphor design process, enabling the creation of high-quality and creative images. The code is available: . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Visual metaphors, in particular, are powerful tools to communicate complex ideas effectively. However, creating meaningful and visually compelling metaphors is inherently difficult, especially for amateur designers, who often lack the tools and expertise to form strong conceptual connections. To address these challenges, we introduce MetaPipe, a mobile-based design tool that assists users in crafting high-quality visual metaphors. By leveraging three interactive modules, MetaPipe simplifies the creation process, making it accessible to non-experts. We evaluated MetaPipe through two user studies: (1) a usability study with 16 non-design professionals rating their experience of the tool, and (2) a blinded experiment in which 74 participants assessing creativity and metaphorical strength of MetaPipe-generated images. The results demonstrate that MetaPipe significantly enhances the visual metaphor design process, enabling the creation of high-quality and creative images. The code is available: . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10447318
DOI:10.1080/10447318.2025.2581257