Color Theory Applied to Online Projects
A course by James Eccleston , Brand and UX Specialist
Learn the science behind color to create engaging and cohesive digital designs that improve communication
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- 98% positive reviews (282)
- 6438 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn the science behind color to create engaging and cohesive digital designs that improve communication
Color plays a crucial role in the communication process, as it establishes a deep connection with the audience through human psychology and cultural context. Branding and UX expert James Eccleston has found in color one of the most powerful tools for solving problems through design.
In this course, learn the big ideas behind color theory and learn how to apply them in your own digital designs. This course will enable you to be a more complete designer by giving you the tools you need to communicate with color and analyze other designers’ work in terms of color.
This is James’ second course on Domestika, after Brand Strategy for Online Platforms, where he teaches how to develop a professional digital brand concept.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (282)
- 6438 students
- 14 lessons (1h 48m)
- 17 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Figma
SketchWhat is this course's project?
Create a color palette and apply it to your website design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers who want to master the use of color for online projects.
Requirements and materials
You’ll need basic knowledge of the following software: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and your favorite between Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. As for materials, you’ll need a computer running the required software.
Reviews
A course by James Eccleston
James Eccleston is an English designer and founder of Bridge, a Madrid-based brand & UX design studio that helps people improve their brands through a passion for the process of design and the needs of an audience. While completing his Bachelor’s degree in Design at The University of Salford in Manchester, James began his career designing record sleeves for rock bands and then ventured into working for major branding agencies in London for 8 years once he obtained his degree.
After spending four years working with tech startups in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his perspective on design evolved, seeing the need to elevate the power of design and turn it into a more collaborative environment. James founded his design studio in Madrid, after a 6-month backpacking trip from Buenos Aires to New York, where he created whatmadeyouhappy.com, interviewing the people he met along the way. This experience laid the groundwork for his philosophy at Bridge: “life and business are all about making genuine connections and helping people.” Their most notable clients include Virgin, McCann, Sociably, IED Madrid, and more.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Understanding What Colour Is
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The Science of Colour, What Is It?
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The Basic Terminology of Colour
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Colour Interpretation in Different Cultures
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Colour Meaning: Psychology, Culture and Context
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U3
Creating and Applying a Colour Palette
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Harmony: Combining Hues Using the Colour Wheel
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Creating an Original Colour Palette
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Applying a Colour Palette to a Website
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Applying a Colour Palette to An Illustration
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U4
Post-production
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Tips for Fixing Bad Colours and Mistakes with Digital Illustrations
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Tips for Fixing Bad Colours and Mistakes on Websites
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What Are the Best Colours for Call to Action?
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FP
Final project
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Color Theory Applied to Online Projects
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Figma
Sketch
emir_jarquin
El curso es muy bueno, es básico para quienes queremos conocer mas sobre el color y adentrarnos en su uso, James comparte sus concejos para que creemos una paleta de colores única, con nuestro estilo pero también que pueda ser accesible y eliminar los errores que pueda ocasionar.
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spiderannair
It's a good course.
germanolo_floreser
Me sirvió para tener más consciencia del uso del color en los diseños! Agradecido por ello!
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licie_liz
PlusBásico, mas esclarecedor.
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nachabel82
Curso muy interesante y completo.
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