Plagiarism or reference? Exploring the detection criteria and solutions of visual design plagiarism

Authors

Shenglan Cui, Hunan University, China
Fang Liu, Hunan University, China
Yinman Guo, Hunan University, China
Wei Wang, Hunan University, China

Abstract

Visual plagiarism occurs frequently and is often controversial. This paper conducts an exploratory study to discuss detection criteria and solutions for visual plagiarism. Since visual design involves many fields, considering the ubiquity and diversity of posters, we explore plagiarism based on poster design. We summarize the eight main elements which compose a poster artwork and discuss eight factors that influence plagiarism evaluation from two aspects of “Evaluation Standard” and “Evaluation Method.” We discussed possible solutions based on technology and tools to detect visual plagiarism better and track artwork, supporting a good online design sharing environment.

Keywords

visual plagiarism, participatory design, plagiarism detection

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2022.776

Citation

Cui, S., Liu, F., Guo, Y., and Wang, W. (2022) Plagiarism or reference? Exploring the detection criteria and solutions of visual design plagiarism, in Lockton, D., Lenzi, S., Hekkert, P., Oak, A., Sádaba, J., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2022: Bilbao, 25 June - 3 July, Bilbao, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2022.776

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Research Paper