Colour Design. Theories and Applications

✍ Scribed by J. Best (Eds.)

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 652
• Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Given its importance in analysing and influencing the world around us, an understanding of colour is a vital tool in any design process. Colour design provides a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the use of colour, from the fundamental principles of what colour is to its important applications across a vast range of industries.

Part one covers the main principles and theories of colour, focusing on the human visual system and the psychology of colour perception. Part two goes on to review colour measurement and description, including consideration of international standards, approval methods for textiles and lithographic printing, and colour communication issues. Forecasting colour trends and methods for design enhancement are then discussed in part three along with the history of colour theory, dyes and pigments, and an overview of dye and print techniques. Finally, part four considers the use of colour across a range of specific applications, from fashion, art and interiors, to food and website design.

With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Colour design is an invaluable reference tool for all those researching or working with colour and design in any capacity.

• Provides a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the use of colour in textiles
• Discusses the application of colour across a vast range of industries
• Chapters cover the theories, measurement and description of colour, forecasting colour trends and methods for design enhancement

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front matter, Pages i-iii
Copyright, Page iv
Contributor contact details, Pages xiii-xvi, J. Best, A.R. Hanson, J.L. Barbur, M. Rodriguez-Carmona, A. Rizzi, C. Bonanomi, B. Mikellides, A. Hurlbert, Y. Ling, A. Wright, T.M. Goodman, J.S. Setchell Jr., D. Mylonas, S. Wilkinson, R.M. Osborne, J. Kopacz, M. Hidefi, B.G. Thomas, A. Abel, P.R. Richards, C. Parraman, et al.
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles, Pages xvii-xxiii
1 - What is colour?, Pages 3-23, A.R. Hanson
2 - Variability in normal and defective colour vision: consequences for occupational environments, Pages 24-82, J.L. Barbur, M. Rodriguez-Carmona
3 - Colour illusions and the human visual system, Pages 83-104, A. Rizzi, C. Bonanomi
4 - Colour psychology: the emotional effects of colour perception, Pages 105-128, B. Mikellides
5 - Understanding colour perception and preference, Pages 129-157, A. Hurlbert, Y. Ling
6 - Predicting responses to colour, Pages 158-173, A. Wright
7 - International standards for colour, Pages 177-218, T.M. Goodman
8 - Colour description and communication, Pages 219-253, J.S. Setchell Jr.
9 - Colour naming for colour communication, Pages 254-270, D. Mylonas, L. Macdonald
10 - Colour specification and visual approval methods for textiles, Pages 271-294, J. Best
11 - Colour management and approval methods in lithographic printing, Pages 295-305, S. Wilkinson
12 - The history of colour theory in art, design and science, Pages 309-335, R.M. Osborne
13 - Enhancing design using color, Pages 336-364, J. Kopacz
14 - Understanding and forecasting colour trends in design, Pages 365-380, M. Hidefi
15 - Colour symmetry: the systematic coloration of patterns and tilings, Pages 381-432, B.G. Thomas
16 - The history of dyes and pigments: from natural dyes to high performance pigments, Pages 433-470, A. Abel
17 - Dye types and application methods, Pages 471-496, P.R. Richards
18 - Colour printing techniques, Pages 497-531, C. Parraman
19 - Colour trends and selection in fashion design, Pages 535-550, J.A. King
20 - Colour in interior design, Pages 551-584, K. Haller
21 - Colour in food, Pages 585-599, J.B. Hutchings
22 - Choosing effective colours for websites, Pages 600-621, C. Sik-Lányi
23 - Evolution and colour change in works of art, Pages 622-635, J.H. Townsend
Index, Pages 636-648