The Designer's Handbook of Colors
Further Reading
Books about Colors
Theory of Colours
In this classic of speculative science, the author of Faust provides a unique perspective on the nature of color. Although not scientifically accurate in light of current knowledge, it offers an invaluable exploration of color, art, aesthetics, and philosophy, marked by inimitable prose and stimulating ideas.
Color Psychology And Color Therapy: A Factual Study Of The Influence Of Color On Human Life
A Book of Colors
A Book of Colors is your guide to discovering, understanding, and using color. Until now, books of color have catered to the specialist. Here at last is a volume for both novice and professional.
By arranging color combinations into mood categories-such as "Fresh," "Urbane," "Alluring," "Dynamic," and the like - A Book of Colors penetrates the barriers that have traditionally kept such information in the domain of the trained technician and artist. Whether used for work or pleasure, for dress or redecorating, A Book of Colors provides easy-to-use information for the designer, businessman, and homeowner.
The Beginner's Guide to Colour Psychology
Angela Wright explains exactly what colour is and how it works, discussing traditional ideas about its influence on behaviour and mood before going on to describe the discoveries she has made over the last twenty years. It shows you how to apply the theory of colour to yourself and your wardrobe, whatever your gender, race or colouring, and expands on applications in your home, your workplace and in commercial design.
Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color
This authoritative guide presents hundreds of color combinations and color principles needed to create effective designs. Every lesson is demonstrated by example, enabling designers of all specialties and levels of experience to make the best color choices for every type of design.
Color, Environment, & Human Response
Written for architects, interior designers, and color consultants, this ambitious study explores the psychological and physiological effects of color in the man-made environment. Scientific findings and industry-by-industry examples are furnished to help professionals specify colors that will create healthful environments in hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other public facilities.
Language of Color
The first complete, comprehensive book on color shows readers how understanding and using color can make a positive difference in how they feel, how they behave, and how they interact with other people.
The book descriptions are excerpts taken from Amazon.
Websites about Colors
A research project with the goal of discovering cultural similarities based on color association, preference, and internet activities.
Explore how color affects emotions, appetite, vision, design, art, marketing, and trends. Learn about color theories in art, nature, science and psychology.
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Web Design Essentials
- Web Design Essentials
Web design from a designer's perspective. - Screen Resolutions and Usability
The elementary design challenge. - The Designer's Handbook of Colors
The meaning and psychology of colors, including the best color tools and usability testers. - How Much Google Can You Kiss?
Healthy basics of search engine optimization, plus whether to relax or start a revolution. - Design Prices
On excellence, design services and the adequate prices of web design. - Design As a Form of Art
Why web design is a multitasking discipline. - Download Free Wallpapers
Fresh from Photoshop: Free high resolution designer wallpapers for your desktop! - Download Free Fonts
Pretty True Type fonts for personal and commercial applications. - HTML Special Characters
The complete guide and reference: fancy symbols, special characters, all of it.
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