https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57 en-us 2017-10-01 22:36:36 UTC 2018-12-01 02:38:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/290095215 I think the method of using colors from a photograph, that is used in the product, in the rest of the design is a great idea. I do that a bit already in my own work, but this article took it a couple steps further and went into more detail. I've never used photoshop to pixelate an image to get base colors out before, but that seemed like a really good idea. 
The second part about the text was a bit of a stretch for me. I do suppose that method could narrow down the number of possible font choices to try, but I still think that actually trying out each font in the spot it is going to be used is the best way to know if it looks good there.]]> 2018-10-07 22:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/290095215 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/291992528 I loved all the methods they have for perfect color article. I like how they go step by step of what they are talking about. They talk about the color and using eye drops to pick out colors, choosing colors, color pallets, and fonts. It is very interesting article and I learned somethings from it.]]> 2018-10-12 00:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/291992528 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/292616262 The methods for finding the perfect color were all intriguing as I would not have thought of all of these when looking at a photo. I liked the viewing of a normal image and only noticing a few different colors while zooming in even more, there were dozens and dozens more colors. Also, I liked how they explained using the eyedropper tool to pull out all of the colors off of the photo in every single area of the photo. To me, this is the best because this will mean that if we chose to manipulate this photo in some way, we would have the exact colors from the original. In addition, testing out warm colors versus cool colors gives the photos a different effect, but allows you to view the photo in a different light. Furthermore, finding colors that go with the base color is also an important step. Developing colors palettes, editing and applying colors from the photograph for the design, whether they are casual, intense, etc. These techniques all make the photo pop since the colors are already found within the photo essentially. To me, this looks the most natural and appealing. Evaluating the image based on shapes and textures is also something to consider. I liked how this idea brings out the "simple" from an image or or piece within the image. Selecting which typefaces are appropriate, the shapes, textures, and overall styles as well. I found all of these very helpful and important. ]]> 2018-10-15 00:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/292616262 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/293489865 I loved looking at the different selections for color and how the article explained what each color represented and highlighted from the image. Breaking down the image to its very make up to determine which font would be the most effective was really interesting and helpful. ]]> 2018-10-16 17:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/293489865 holcombk1 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/293678705 I love it! It's a little more precise than just clicking on a random spot on a picture and gives you examples so you can see what's best. ]]> 2018-10-17 03:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/293678705 https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/310021685 I have done something similar to this technique in the past. When choosing font color, I do tend to use eyedropper tool to choose colors that already exist in the image I am working with. However, I have never though to search the color on a color wheel and find complimentary colors. Native colors tend to work well for me, but I do plan on using complimentary colors in the future based on the color wheel. This article does a great job explaining the idea.]]> 2018-12-01 02:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mizerj1/xtujv2x8dh57/wish/310021685