This article was originally posted on the Design for Geeks website: a project I have now archived. I have also presented versions of this article as a conference talk: for instance, Colour is an Opinion at WordCamp Asia 2023 Opens in new window. Colour in web design is an essential element: we need to get […]
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UI that ROCKS: Gestalt Psychology for Web Design
This article was originally posted on the Design for Geeks website: a project I have now archived. This post, which is also a talk, shows you how using Gestalt psychology for web design can make all the difference between a UI that rocks, and one that sucks. Read on, to find out how to massively […]
Colour part 4: How to use colour harmony
Note from the future: if you’ve seen my talks on colour recently (we are now in 2024), you’ll have heard me say that colour harmony is pointless and you should not rely on colour to really express your brand. I kind of mean that! I’ve changed my way of thinking since writing this article: accessibility […]
Colour part 3: basic colour facts
Note from the future: I have changed my attitude to colour since first writing this article. Colour theory is outmoded and easy to debunk. However, the information in here is still valid and helpful, so please do read it. When you approach a new design project of any kind, an essential element you need to […]
Colour part 2: digital colour modes
In the first article of this series on colour, we had a look at the difference between RGB and CMYK and how those digital colour modes work. Let’s pick up where we left off: looking at a colour in the Photoshop colour picker, we can learn about more digital colour modes, and how we can […]
Colour part 1: the difference between RGB and CMYK
What is RGB colour? What is CMYK? and what is the difference between RGB and CMYK? It’s essential to know this, if you need to work with images on the web and in print. 1. What is colour? Before we even talk about colour systems, we must answer this question first: what is colour? It […]
