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The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory

Envato Tuts+

Color theory is one of the first things graphic designers get taught about. It deconstructs the subject of color, turning it into simple rules that can be easily applied in your work. It teaches you about the color wheel, primary/secondary/tertiary colors, color temperature, color harmonies, and color wheel psychology.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Image Credits: Amazon When our parents and teachers started teaching us how to read and write as children, color was first presented to us. You soon discover color theory is a whole science and field of study when you start researching it. We think you should read this book to understand color theory.

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Ziza

Typographica

Ziza is the second digital font release to emerge from Mark van Wageningen’s ongoing experiments in constructing, deconstructing, and reconstructing type, exploring the connections between various type technologies and materials, and — most flamboyantly — revisiting and exploring the possibilities of color type.

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Choosing colors: Red for bad, green for good?

UX Collective

Colors help us take better decisions. In this article, we will have a glimpse of what Color Design , Color Theory is, see a few tips for choosing a color scheme, and apply colors to a Widget. Red pigment Our conscience already developed awareness about colors. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2015, 288 Pages, $39.95

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15 Best Design Books for Learning to Make Website Textures, Icons, and More

SpyreStudios

It talks about core principles like composition, accessibility, color theory, typography, and other similar subjects. This post was first published in July 2015; updated July 2021. Web Design for Developers is made for this audience and it’s a great tool for anyone just getting started.

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Designing with the brain in mind: a deep dive into neuroaesthetics

UX Collective

Leveraging the power of color in neuroaesthetics means using the insights we have about how the brain reacts to color to guide our design choices: Deepening our knowledge of color psychology and neuroaesthetics : The first step for any designer is to understand how color influences our emotions and behaviors. and Karen B.

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What Is Data Visualization: Brief Theory, Useful Tips and Awesome Examples

Graphic Mama

Use Colors to Your Advantage. In every form of visualization, colors are your best friend and most powerful tool. Even here, color theory is important. When you design your chart, make sure you don’t use more than 5 or 6 colors. The visualization shows the satellites launched from 2003 to 2015.