Things I Like(d) #13: Colour 🌈
Things get brighter as the list progresses, but I couldn't think of a better way to introduce an issue dedicated to colour than the late (great) Massimo Vignelli's take on his favourite colour.
"There is no other color that is better than black. There are many others that are appropriate and happy, but those colors belong on flowers. Black is a color that is man-made. It is really a projection of the brain. It is a mind color. It is intangible. It is practical. It works 24 hours a day. "
Here’s how the 1980s got its colorful look
It turns out a lot of the aesthetics of the 1980s can be traced back to an Italian design collective.
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How Pastels Became A Cultural Obsession
We live in an era of Trump and ISIS. Meanwhile, one of today’s most popular colors is called “Serenity.”
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What Color Is a Tennis Ball?
An investigation into a surprisingly divisive question
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9 Colors Named After People
Colors can come from art, chemistry, flowers, and even horses. The name is just the beginning.
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Color Coded Candy by Emily Blincoe
Colossal | Art, design, and visual culture
Next week: Flags 🚩
