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What better way to kick off the New Year with the latest “Color of the Year” from Pantone? Each year, the color-trend company chooses one hue they believe will set the colorway for design for the years to follow. While past […]
Read post“Radiant Orchid” ~ Pantone #18-3224 Why? “It’s a color that encourages us to innovate,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute which chooses the color each year. “It’s in the purple family… it’s complex, which intrigues people…” […]
Read postThe “big brands” we see every day rely heavily on color to establish their identity, but we tend to take it for granted. Have you ever thought about how much you might identify the brand with the color? Designer Paula Rúpolo via Printsome shows us these great examples of big brands swapping colors. So, how does it make you feel?
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Color can be hard. It’s harder when we think about it too much (which we do, a lot). Instead of judging, how about just enjoy these 10 selections of rich and yummy color fields, courtesy of MentalFloss. Which speak to you and why?
Read postIt had to happen some time: the improvement of the first aid kit. Designer Kevin Harald Campean has reconceptualized an approach to the first aid kit that nails the intersection of form and function — the gold star of design. Everything is […]
Read postThis fantastic infographic by British Design Experts is a great resource for understanding why we choose the colors we choose for you. It’s really not arbitrary, but an artful balance of brand execution, competitive advantage, and aesthetic appeal. All colors have positive and negative aspects, it’s how well you utilize them that makes the difference …
Read postIn celebration of the company’s 50th birthday, color sherpa PANTONE just released this awesome infographic recapping 50 years of color trends. Are we feeling nostalgic yet? I think my favorite is the psychedelic 60s. The Rainbow of Brands at the bottom is also pretty great …
Read postIt is what it sounds like. Chromophobia: the fear of color. While I haven’t been able to find actual testimonials on the Internet from anyone who admits to it, I know it exists. Some of my very clients have it. For most people, chromophobia is less an actual fear of colors than a fear of committing to a color decision, enhanced by uncertainty in how to utilize colors. The palette becomes a challenge and a mystery …
Read postWhile we are working on your digital images, there are two basic color spaces, also known as modes, that we encounter: RGB and CMYK. They’re not as complicated as you think! For now, let’s focus on the specific use of […]
Read postOh, this is one of the most exciting days of the year! Of all the colors in the spectrum, Pantone has chosen Emerald 17-5641 as its 2013 Color of the Year. “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty […]
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