Color for Designers: Exploration, Theory, & Application – Richard Mehl
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Description
Color for Designers Information
An Accessible Approach To The Serious Study Of Color
AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Effectively select and apply color to enhance your design projects
- Utilize color theory language to justify your design decisions
- Expand beyond preconceptions and your comfort zone in working with color
ABOUT RICHARD’S CLASS:
Our response to color comes from the place in our brain where trust, loyalty, behavior, and decision occur – every successful project relies on a designer making smart choices about color.
In Color for Designers: Exploration, Theory, & Application, Richard Mehl will give you a foundational understanding of color theory principles and demonstrate how to apply them. Richard has studied alongside design legends Paul Rand, Bradbury Thompson and Herbert Matter; in this class he’ll share insights gleaned from 12 years of teaching and writing about color in design.
Richard takes an accessible approach to the serious study of color theory for designers. You’ll be exposed to a relevant series of ideas and skills by exploring a range of analog and digital projects.
- Color terminology and meaning
- How to view color in context
- Contrast grids and color illusion
- Tips for creating a harmonious color palette
In Color for Designers: Exploration, Theory, & Application you’ll develop a new awareness and sensitivity to color that will bolster your confidence in your personal and professional design work.
Here’s what you’ll learn
DAY 1
- Why Study Color?
- Natural Awareness Of Color & Playing
- Colors And Their Relationships
- Color Contrast Of The Color Wheel
- Hands On Color Grids
- Color Illusion In Practice
- Interaction Of Color Practice – Part 1
- Interaction Of Color Practice – Part 2
- Illusion Of Transparency
- Hands On Free Study Experiment
- Color In Action: Designer Pablo Delcan
DAY 2
- Color In Design: Tangrams
- Hands On: Tangrams
- Hands On: Leaf Composition
- Expression Of Color & Opposites – Part 1
- Expression Of Color & Opposites – Part 2
- Learning From The Masters
- Hands On: Cut Paper Illusion
- Everyday Found Color 2
- Colors In Nature With Rachel Gregg
Who is this course for?
This class is for designers and color aficionados of all levels working across various media, ranging from floral design to user experience design. It is also an appropriate refresher in color theory for experienced designers.
About Author
Richard Mehl is an accomplished designer with a wealth of experience in the field. As an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Richard has honed his expertise in teaching color theory and design principles. With a background in graphic design and a passion for visual compositions, he brings a unique perspective to his courses.
Richard’s journey in the creative world began with a deep appreciation for art, instilled by his parents, who were florists. He pursued his artistic endeavors through photography and later delved into graphic design, studying at renowned institutions like Yale. Throughout his career, Richard has worked with prestigious institutions and non-profit organizations, infusing his formalist approach into his designs.
Driven by his love for teaching, Richard authored the book “Playing with Color: 50 Experiments for Exploring Color Design Principles,” where he shares his experiences and techniques for teaching color theory to graphic designers. With a focus on creating engaging learning experiences, Richard’s courses empower students to unlock their creative potential and develop a deeper understanding of color’s transformative power.
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