Colorblind users are more common than you might realize. It’s not hard to design your website to make it easy for colorblind visitors to use. In fact, it will often make your designs more effective for all users, not just those with atypical sight conditions. Learn how to design your website around colorblind users to […]
Did the Simpsons Predict Pantone’s Color of the Year?
Interior design covers everything from symmetrical artwork and aesthetically pleasing plants to carpet finishes and colours, and for designers, the reveal of the Pantone Color of the Year is eagerly awaited. Established in 1962, Pantone originally set its sights on the cosmetic industry. Colour swatching plays a major role in cosmetic companies, which Pantone realised […]
Colour Palettes for Cities Around the World
Colour; it defines everything we do when it comes to design. The decisions we make when designing anything from a new website, to a piece of content, dictates the mood in which it’s perceived. Colours create cohesion and helps to plan a piece. Warmer colours tend to be inviting and cosy, whilst cool colours can […]
How to Use Color In Web Design
People are influenced by color in a number of ways, including psychologically and socially. With colors, you can make a statement, set a mood, and attract attention. This is why choosing the right color scheme is particularly important in web design. Various pages will play a different role in making a statement, and getting visitors […]
30 Inspiring Pastel Colored Website Layouts
Although composition may be the framework of a great design, color is the extra little detail which makes a project feel truly complete. Color schemes can be used to evoke feelings and attitudes about a particular design or piece of content. In the past we’ve covered the use of color in web design and how […]
25 Videos and Resources for Learning Color Theory
It takes hours of study and practice to understand the basics of digital design. Many jobs rely on these fundamentals when creating print work, icons, After Effects touchups, and dozens of similar examples. One fundamental concept every designer should recognize is color theory. It’s a broad subject which hovers around a field of science and […]
30 Distinguished Brown & Beige Website Designs
Recently I have been publishing inspiration galleries dedicated to various color schemes in websites. There are so many different colors out there which all evoke a different emotion onto visitors. It can be interesting to play around with various color schemes and see how this affects your audience. For this showcase I have put together […]
