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Color on the Web I: Design Cohesive Palettes

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Overview

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Learn by doing: Playing with references, experimentation, and your newfound color knowledge, create 2 effective color palette possibilities for the fictional Bikebook website.

Develop a harmonious color palette for any website with designer Geri Coady’s 40-minute class on selecting, communicating, and designing with color. You can use the provided fictional creative brief and site mock-up so that—no matter your experience—you can jump in right away or you can use a website idea of your choice. Either way, you’ll be able to practice your perfect workflow for smart, strategic design at any hue!

Want to see color in action? Learn about color accessibility, testing, and implementation in Geri Coady's second class, Color on the Web II: Design for Clarity and Compliance.

Syllabus

  • Trailer
  • A Color Primer
  • The Project
  • Branding Guidelines
  • Color Message and Meaning
  • Target Audience
  • Competitor Research
  • Color Schemes
  • Color Contrast
  • Color Scheme Tools
  • Using Photographs
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Building Your Palette
  • Explore Design on Skillshare

Taught by

Geri Coady

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