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Color Theory
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About
Design problem
In Color Theory class, students were given the prompt to design and build a recreational product with color as the core focus. I chose to concentrate on hammocks for this undertaking.
I had constructed many hammocks in the past, and already had a pattern which I was comfortable using. With the physical design set, I was free to explore how the model’s color interacted with the emotions of the user as well as the environment in which it was displayed.
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Options
Below are six attractive color options which I assessed for my eventual sample. With the titles, I aimed to describe the emotions I felt while observing each combination. I find it incredible that slight differences in color can produce enormous changes to the sentiment of an object. The hammocks are the same shape, yet the feelings they emanate are all unique.
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Color wheel
Delightful, Luxurious, Sophisticated, Applauding, Mighty, Established
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Final selection
Ross, Bob Happy Little Trees
The inspiration for my conclusive color choice came from this Bob Ross painting. When I study it, I feel safe, peaceful, comfortable, warm, and adventurous. These are all feelings I want the user to experience while using this product. While accomplishing that, the hues selected still stand out without being disruptive to their environment.
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Delightful
Notes
Hues: Cadmium yellow and robin egg blue
Scheme: Modified complementary
Value: Similar, mid-level tones
Intensity: Strong paired with semi-light saturation
Emotions: Happy and calm
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Physical reality
I’ve made 15+ different hammocks over the past few years and this color scheme is still one of my favorites. The hammock welcomes everyone into its folds without favoring anyone over the other. It embraces the old, young, male, and female. It stands out without screaming for attention. It calms the soul without forcing sleep. It makes friends without looking or asking. It truly is a work of art.
