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I am shocked sometimes on how "designers" are in mass without a solid design foundation. In context of usability and interface there is a simple rule: contras
by nbzso 6y ago
I am shocked sometimes on how "designers" are in mass without a solid design foundation. In context of usability and interface there is a simple rule: contrast and white space is mandatory. For colours and palettes there are a ton of solid research and historically validated materials. If you are designer do your self a favour and invest time and money not on "quick and dirty" approach on this subject but in building serious knowledge about colour. Colour is deep topic with functional and emotional impact on the user. I am with impression that tools and product implementation are leading real design process. And this is bad. Tech knowledge is a tool for implementation. Design knowledge is not new. This article is good selling pitch but knowledge-wise is scratching the surface of the topic.
- mushbino 6y agoUnfortunately, compared to engineering there's a low barrier to entry for design. Many, especially small companies make their design hires without knowing what they're looking for. There are many nebulous concepts involved so it's easy to underestimate the challenges involved. For example, I took two semesters of color theory in college and we barely scratched the surface.
- nbzso 6y agoYou are obviously right. For those that are curious enough this books have a great value: https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Application-Springer-Optical-Sciences/dp/354009654X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Color+Theory+and+Its+Application+in+Art+and+Design&qid=1606086553&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Application-Springer-Optical-S... https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Color-Theory-Steven-Bleicher-ebook/dp/B00B6G3HE8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KQT82SQHL79F&dchild=1&keywords=contemporary+color+theory+and+use&qid=1606086505&sprefix=Contemporary+Color+Theory+%26+Use%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Color-Theory-Steven-Blei...