CategoryColors

October 22, 2014 — If you browse your favorite website and close your eyes slightly so that your vision is a bit clouded by your eyelashes. Can you still see and use the website? Are you able to read the labels, fields, buttons, navigation and small footer text? Can you imagine how someone who sees differently would read and use it? In this article, Cathy O’ Connor shares one aspect of design accessibility: making sure that the look and feel (the visual design of the content) are sufficiently inclusive of differently sighted users. Read more…

October 4, 2012 — Name a color, and you’re most likely to give a misleading impression. But, when computers name a color, they use a so-called hexadecimal code that most humans gloss over: 24-bit colors. Don’t let the code intimidate you. With a little creativity, hex colors are a tool at your disposal. Read more…

February 8, 2010 — Let’s dive into color theory. We’ll explore how to create effective color palettes for your designs, from scratch. Read more…

February 2, 2010 — To use color effectively, you’ll need to understand color concepts and terminology, such as chroma, saturation, value, tones and shades. Read more…

January 28, 2010 — Let’s dive into color theory. We’ll discuss the meanings behind the different color families, and give some examples of how these colors are used. Read more…

December 9, 2009 — We have showcased different media of art and the different routes that you can take to express your creativity. We covered vexel artworks, graffiti, light paintings, handcraft, Moleskine art and many more. Now, to provide you with some fresh perspective, we decided to showcase a list of some inpisiring watercolor artworks. We believe that watercolor art is a very powerful way to express your feelings — in particular, watercolor can be effectively used to represent the artistic vision on a piece of paper. Read more…

January 29, 2009 — Color is a major consideration in any Web design. Whether for an individual, small company, or major corporation, color scheme is one of the most significant factors in the overall look and appearance of a website. In some cases, the designer may have the sole discretion in making color choices, but many times a color scheme has already been established and needs to be followed. In situations where a company already has a strong brand, color usage for the website can either build or take away from this. Read more…