REDSIZE

REDSIZE is a term used to describe the phenomenon of perceived shrinkage of an object after its visual representation has been presented in a reduced size. This is not a scientifically recognized psychological or physiological effect, but rather a colloquial description that has gained some traction in online discussions, particularly within communities focused on visual perception or design.

The concept suggests that after viewing an image or object that has been scaled down, a viewer might subsequently perceive similarly sized, but full-sized, objects as appearing larger than they actually are. This is often attributed to a contrast effect, where the prior exposure to a smaller version creates a new baseline for comparison. For instance, if one looks at a small picture of a car, then immediately looks at a real car, the real car might seem larger due to the immediate preceding visual stimulus.

While the term REDSIZE is not a formal academic concept, the underlying perceptual principles it touches upon, such as adaptation, contrast, and the influence of prior stimuli on subsequent judgments, are well-established in the field of visual psychology. Researchers in this area study how our perception of size, color, and other visual attributes can be influenced by context and previous experiences. The informal use of REDSIZE highlights an intuitive observation of these complex perceptual mechanisms.