Day 12 | Daily Dose of learning
This project is inspired by the ‘100-day project’, a challenge consisting of committing to doing an activity everyday for 100 days.
I have decided to write about one thing I learn everyday for the next 30 days. This can be a skill, a deep concept to elaborate on, or a mere life lesson that made me become aware of something I consider relevant.
The decision is based on the belief that “we are what we repeatedly do”, as Valentin Perez put it.
Color Theory
Started to follow a course on color theory on Skillshare today. Color theory is what explains the rationale behind colors and the emotions we associate with them; why we like some colors more than others (although this has to do more with psychological factors); and most importantly how to combine colours in a way that makes sense and is aesthetically pleasing.
Originally invented by Isaac Newton, the color wheel has 3 colors as its foundation: red, blue, yellow (primary colors).
Consequently, when choosing colors for design or whatever project, respecting the color wheel and choosing colors that fit well together is very relevant in order to produce aesthetically-pleasing end-products.
When making color combinations, one can choose among numerous ‘harmonies’: complementary colors (those that are opposite on the color wheel); analogous (colors sitting near each other on the wheel); monochromatic (only one color but different shades) among the main possible palettes used.