Join Justin Putney for an in-depth discussion in this video Planning your colors, part of Responsive Design Workflows.
Color is one of the essential building blocks of design. It's as integral to a…designer's layout as an if/then statement is for a programmer's code.…A developer who understands the importance of color in a design will have a much…easier time communicating with designers.…A particular color is as important as a particular note in a piece of music.…A color scheme is as important as the key of that music.…The key determines the emotional response of the listener. A minor key creates a…sad mood, whereas a major key generally creates a much happier mood.…
The color palette on the left, with the strong red, orange, and yellow might evoke…something like a street sign, or a traffic light,…whereas the softer colors on the right might evoke autumn leaves.…A good designer uses their intuitive sense, as well as some algorithms found in…their design tools, to create colors that work together in a particular way.…The underlying harmony is governed by mathematical relationships between the…components and colors, just as the underlying harmony between musical notes is…
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11/2/2012- What is responsive design?
- Understanding concepts like scaling and interaction mediums
- Building a team and explaining job roles
- Planning for color and typefaces
- What developers and designers should provide
- Setting client expectations
- Working with a budget
- Investigating design solutions
- Hiring team members and contractors
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome45s
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1. Aspects to Consider
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Understanding scaling4m 21s
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Designing with empathy2m 22s
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2. Job Roles and Communication
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Designer, meet developer3m 52s
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Developer, meet designer2m 27s
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3. Design Considerations for Developers
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Planning your colors3m 15s
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Understanding typefaces1m 48s
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When in doubt, ask2m 40s
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4. Development Considerations for Designers
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Testing2m 12s
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5. Client Communications
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Setting expectations1m 31s
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Understanding budgets2m 4s
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6. Design Solutions
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Creating diagrams1m 41s
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Creating wireframes2m 29s
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7. Team Integration
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Acquiring skills1m 41s
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Hiring staff1m 35s
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Working with contractors1m 40s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 42s
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