Tag Archive for 'Colour'
Whether you’re a student designer learning the tricks of the trade, a web designer looking to delve into the world of print or an accomplished designer looking to broaden their knowledge, there’s always something to be learnt when it comes to designing for print. One of those areas is how to approach using blacks in your design and knowing how it will end up when it comes back from the printers. Read on for a few tips and techniques on how to create artwork containing black.
I caught this while browsing NotCot this morning. I’m still working out how it was done (I haven’t looked at the source, but I’m guessing transparent images plus z-order CSS), but scroll down to the bottom, and enjoy the ride. I could scroll this thing all day! It’s also fun to press the “Play” button.
Also, guys, this is a portfolio site. Take note!
This is one of the best colour pickers I’ve seen in a while. It allows you to choose the type of colour scheme you want – monochromatic, triadic, split complementary, etc – and then play with all sorts of nifty buttons and dials until you have the scheme that suits you perfectly. You can then export the scheme to Photoshop or Illustrator, which is super nifty.
