RGB and CMYK are the two colour models every designer will at one point work with. They are different modes of colours both used for their specific task. One is used for digital work and the other for printing purposes. RGB The acronym RGB stands for red green and blue. These are the…
Bit depth or better known as colour depth is referring to the number of bits presented in one pixel of colour. Bits represent all the 0’s and 1’s that specify a certain colour. Different shades of colours can be displayed with higher bit rates. You can calculate how many colours there is in a bit…
Red, blue, yellow and green are the four psychological primary colours. These colours can relate to certain emotions. The colour red relate to the body, blue the mind, feelings and emotions in the colour yellow and green a balance of all other three. According to what context the colours are used in, they can leave…
There are six basic types of harmonious colour schemes Complementary colour schemes: These are the colours opposite to each other in a colour wheel. They complement each other with their vast difference in contrast. Complementary colours shouldn’t be used in large amounts as they might not be as valued. This colour scheme should be…
Colours can be split into two other categories; Warm and Cool colours. Colours can be described in such way because warm colours like red, yellow, orange, etc, are very vibrant and lively where as cool colours like blue, purple, green, etc, seem more relaxing and calm. Certain emotions can be shown through colours. …
Colours are a medium that give meaning to an image. They can set specific moods, attract the eye and make a statement. Colours can be used in many ways to visualize emotions and set tone to an image. One can portray emotions through cool, vibrant, warm and agitated colours. With the right colour schemes u…
What is Graphic Design? The word Graphic design can be related to many arts dated back many centuries ago. Graphic design is a method of communication through visual arts. Typography (practices of visual texts), Illustrations, printing, photography and other types of art can all be considered as forms of Graphic Design. There are ephemeral and…