Chapter 5:Color Systems

A system is a set or arrangement of things that are related and form a unity or whole. A system is also an established way of doing something. With that in mind, we take a range of approaches in looking at color systems, including color forecasting, systems in art history, a view of how AdamsMorioka takes inspiration from objects in our environment to select color systems, and an examination of eleven projects by designers who practice in a variety of media.

Thinking About Color Systems

Trends and Forecasting

“The forecasting business is notoriously intuitive. Forecasters work too far in advance of the market to offer the client any hard and fast data beyond their own track record.”—Rick Poynor, Obey The Giant

Color trends ...

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