Colour Design: Theories and Applications
Given its importance in analysing and influencing the world around us, an understanding of colour is a vital tool in any design process. Colour design provides a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the use of colour, from the fundamental principles of what colour is to its important applications across a vast range of industries.Part one covers the main principles and theories of colour, focusing on the human visual system and the psychology of colour perception. Part two goes on to review colour measurement and description, including consideration of international standards, approval methods for textiles and lithographic printing, and colour communication issues. Forecasting colour trends and methods for design enhancement are then discussed in part three along with the history of colour theory, dyes and pigments, and an overview of dye and print techniques. Finally, part four considers the use of colour across a range of specific applications, from fashion, art and interiors, to food and website design.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Colour design is an invaluable reference tool for all those researching or working with colour and design in any capacity.
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Colour Design: Theories and Applications
Given its importance in analysing and influencing the world around us, an understanding of colour is a vital tool in any design process. Colour design provides a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the use of colour, from the fundamental principles of what colour is to its important applications across a vast range of industries.Part one covers the main principles and theories of colour, focusing on the human visual system and the psychology of colour perception. Part two goes on to review colour measurement and description, including consideration of international standards, approval methods for textiles and lithographic printing, and colour communication issues. Forecasting colour trends and methods for design enhancement are then discussed in part three along with the history of colour theory, dyes and pigments, and an overview of dye and print techniques. Finally, part four considers the use of colour across a range of specific applications, from fashion, art and interiors, to food and website design.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Colour design is an invaluable reference tool for all those researching or working with colour and design in any capacity.
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Colour Design: Theories and Applications

Colour Design: Theories and Applications

Colour Design: Theories and Applications

Colour Design: Theories and Applications

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Given its importance in analysing and influencing the world around us, an understanding of colour is a vital tool in any design process. Colour design provides a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the use of colour, from the fundamental principles of what colour is to its important applications across a vast range of industries.Part one covers the main principles and theories of colour, focusing on the human visual system and the psychology of colour perception. Part two goes on to review colour measurement and description, including consideration of international standards, approval methods for textiles and lithographic printing, and colour communication issues. Forecasting colour trends and methods for design enhancement are then discussed in part three along with the history of colour theory, dyes and pigments, and an overview of dye and print techniques. Finally, part four considers the use of colour across a range of specific applications, from fashion, art and interiors, to food and website design.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Colour design is an invaluable reference tool for all those researching or working with colour and design in any capacity.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780081018897
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication date: 06/08/2017
Series: The Textile Institute Book Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 704
File size: 138 MB
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About the Author

Janet Best is internationally recognised as an expert in global textile colour management. Her work with inspirational designers and leading edge colour technology providers in fashion retail has developed the foundation for a vast international network of colour specialists including artists, designers, architects, colour chemists, scientists, psychologists and educators. Janet’s knowledge and passion for colour allows her to work seamlessly with a wide range of industries and professionals creating many successful entrepreneurial collaborations. Janet’s work is a clear demonstration that ‘colour has no boundaries’ and ‘every business is in the colour business’.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Colour vision and colour perception1. What is colour?2. Colour illusions and the human visual system3. Variability in normal and defective colour vision4. Colour description and communication5. Colour naming for colour communication6. Colour in food7. Understanding colour perception and preference8. Colour psychology: the emotional effects of colour perception9. Colour in health and well-being

Part 2 Practical application of colour in design10. Enhancing design using colour11. Teaching colour in art and design12. Understanding and forecasting colour trends in design13. Colour trends and selection in fashion design14. Colour in interior design15. Colour in lighting16. Lighting evolution - colour schemes for city public spaces17. Light and colour in architectural design18. International standards for colour19. Colour specification and visual approval methods for textiles

Part 3 Culture, history and development20. Colour in culture: shifting values, understanding and functions21. Colour for Architecture - Chromatophobia Chromatophylia and Gender22. The history of colour theory in art, design and science23. Cultural background influence on colors of virtual reality games and apps24. The history of dyes and pigments: From natural dyes to high performing pigments25. Colour Printing Techniques and New Developments in Colour Printing26. Choosing effective colours for websites27. Online colour representation of museum artefacts 28. Colour and sustainability

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A groundbreaking review of the major issues and topics relating to the use of colour, covering theory, applications, technology, and cultural and historical aspects.

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