Colour in Design
Pocket Essentials
Ilex (Publisher)
Published on 31. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-907579-05-9 (ISBN)
Description
Why do some colour combinations soothe, and others repel? How can you grab attention, while remaining tasteful? How can you learn from the history of art and use that knowledge in todays digital world? Possibly the most powerful tool in the designers armoury, colour is also the most difficult to understand and use successfully. "Colour in Design Pocket Essentials" demystifies colour theories and systems, before looking at how we live with colour, and use it creatively. The challenges of digital colour management are also covered, and the book is illustrated throughout with real-world examples of colour in use. With "Colour in Design Pocket Essentials", you will be able to transform the way your work is perceived whether its interior design, advertising or printed media.
Why do some colour combinations soothe, and others repel? How can you grab attention, while remaining tasteful? How can you learn from the history of art and use that knowledge in todays digital world? Possibly the most powerful tool in the designers armoury, colour is also the most difficult to understand and use successfully. "Colour in Design Pocket Essentials" demystifies colour theories and systems, before looking at how we live with colour, and use it creatively. The challenges of digital colour management are also covered, and the book is illustrated throughout with real-world examples of colour in use. With "Colour in Design Pocket Essentials", you will be able to transform the way your work is perceived whether its interior design, advertising or printed media.
Why do some colour combinations soothe, and others repel? How can you grab attention, while remaining tasteful? How can you learn from the history of art and use that knowledge in todays digital world? Possibly the most powerful tool in the designers armoury, colour is also the most difficult to understand and use successfully. "Colour in Design Pocket Essentials" demystifies colour theories and systems, before looking at how we live with colour, and use it creatively. The challenges of digital colour management are also covered, and the book is illustrated throughout with real-world examples of colour in use. With "Colour in Design Pocket Essentials", you will be able to transform the way your work is perceived whether its interior design, advertising or printed media.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lewes
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
700 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
396 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-907579-05-9 (9781907579059)
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Schweitzer Classification