Colour Design: Theories and Applications(The Textile Institute Book Series)

Given its importance in analysing and influencing the world around us, an understanding of colour is a vital tool in any design process. Colour design provides a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the use of colour, from the fundamental principles of what colour is to its important applications across a vast range of industries.Part one covers the main principles and theories of colour, focusing on the human visual system and the psychology of colour perception. Part two goes on to review colour measurement and description, including consideration of international standards, approval methods for textiles and lithographic printing, and colour communication issues. Forecasting colour trends and methods for design enhancement are then discussed in part three along with the history of colour theory, dyes and pigments, and an overview of dye and print techniques. Finally, part four considers the use of colour across a range of specific applications, from fashion, art and interiors, to food and website design.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Colour design is an invaluable reference tool for all those researching or working with colour and design in any capacity.

Table of Contents:
Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Part I: Colour and colour perception Chapter 1: What is colour? Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Visible light 1.3 Organising colours 1.4 Conclusions Chapter 2: Variability in normal and defective colour vision: consequences for occupational environments Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Vision information channels 2.3 The concept of the luminous efficiency function 2.4 Photoreceptor contrasts and the CIE (x,y) chromaticity chart 2.5 Individual differences in colour vision 2.6 Methods of assessing colour vision loss 2.7 Anomaloscope variability in the parameters of the yellow match 2.8 Colour assessment and diagnostics (CAD) test 2.9 Colour in occupational environments 2.10 Colour in healthcare 2.11 Conclusions 2.12 Sources of further information and advice 2.13 Acknowledgements Chapter 3: Colour illusions and the human visual system Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Illusions in the context of the human visual system 3.3 From isolated colour to colour in context: some experiments 3.4 Examples of the different groups of colour illusions 3.5 Conclusions Chapter 4: Colour psychology: the emotional effects of colour perception Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Colour preference: the longitudinal perspective 1970–2009 4.3 Colour and psycho-physiological arousal 4.4 Colour and subjective time estimation 4.5 Colour and the subjective feeling of warmth 4.6 Conclusions and further reading Chapter 5: Understanding colour perception and preference Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The origins and uses of colour vision 5.3 Colour preference in humans 5.4 Colour preference in animals 5.5 Physiological effects of background and illumination colours: ‘warm’ vs ‘cool’ colours 5.6 Conclusions Chapter 6: Predicting responses to colour Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 A different approach 6.3 The Wright Theory 6.4 The process of colour specifying 6.5 Conclusions Part II: Measuring and describing colour Chapter 7: International standards for colour Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 CIE standard colorimetric observers 7.3 CIE illuminants and sources 7.4 Standards for measuring reflecting and transmitting materials 7.5 Expressing colour in terms of chromaticity coordinates 7.6 Other descriptors of chromaticity 7.7 Colour difference evaluation 7.8 Colour appearance 7.9 Calibration, traceability and measurement uncertainty 7.10 Future trends 7.11 Conclusions 7.12 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 8: Colour description and communication Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Colour order systems 8.3 Named colour systems 8.4 Colour naming 8.5 Instrumental measurement of colour 8.6 Digital imaging systems 8.7 Colour constancy 8.8 Metamerism 8.9 Colour standards 8.10 Colour difference 8.11 Computation of colour co-ordinates 8.12 Derivation of the CIE 1931 standard observer 8.13 Future trends 8.14 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 9: Colour naming for colour communication Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Mapping the terrain 9.3 Previous colour naming studies 9.4 Conducting a colour naming experiment over the internet 9.5 An online colour naming model 9.6 Colour naming selection guidelines 9.7 Conclusions and future directions 9.9 Acknowledgements Chapter 10: Colour specification and visual approval methods for textiles Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Global colour supply chain 10.3 Colour communication 10.4 Colour specification 10.5 Colour vision 10.6 Tools for colour assessment 10.7 Conclusions 10.8 Acknowledgement 10.9 Sources of further information Chapter 11: Colour management and approval methods in lithographic printing Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Case study: typical procedures of a commercial print company 11.3 International printing standards 11.4 Colour management in practice 11.5 Conclusions 11.6 Sources of further information Part III: Colour, design and coloration Chapter 12: The history of colour theory in art, design and science Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 The Reformation (c. 1520–c. 1550) 12.3 The Counter-Reformation (c. 1550-c. 1610) 12.4 Early Baroque (c. 1610–c. 1645) 12.5 Baroque Classicism (c. 1645–c. 1715) 12.6 High Baroque (c. 1715–c. 1770) 12.7 Neo-Classicism (c. 1770–c. 1815) 12.8 Romanticism (c. 1815–c. 1845) 12.9 Victorian Classicism (c. 1845–c. 1885) 12.10 Early Modernism (c. 1885–c. 1915) 12.11 Modern Classicism (c. 1915–c. 1955) 12.12 Late Modernism (c. 1955–c. 1985) Chapter 13: Enhancing design using color Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Importance of context 13.3 Color influence 13.4 Color and depth perception 13.5 Applying color to a surface 13.6 Future trends 13.7 Sources of further information Chapter 14: Understanding and forecasting colour trends in design Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Colour trends 14.3 Colour trend research 14.4 The colour research process 14.5 Colour forecasting 14.6 Conclusions Chapter 15: Colour symmetry: the systematic coloration of patterns and tilings Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Patterns and tilings: a historical perspective 15.3 Principles of pattern geometry 15.4 Colour symmetry 15.5 Counterchange colouring 15.6 Colour symmetry of higher orders 15.7 Conclusions Chapter 16: The history of dyes and pigments: from natural dyes to high performance pigments Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Cave paintings 16.3 Dyes from ancient Egypt 16.4 Pigments of ancient Egypt 16.5 Greco–Roman dyes and pigments 16.6 Medieval dyes and pigments 16.7 Pigments of the industrial revolution 16.8 Synthetic dyes 16.9 Organic pigments 16.10 Conclusions Chapter 17: Dye types and application methods Abstract: 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Dye selection 17.3 Preparation of materials for dyeing 17.4 Dyeing of cellulosic fibres 17.5 Dyeing of protein fibres 17.6 Dyeing of polyamide fibres 17.7 Dyeing of polyester fibres 17.8 Dyeing of acrylic fibres 17.9 Fluorescent brightening agents 17.10 Dyeing of fibre blends 17.11 Dyeing machinery 17.12 Conclusions Chapter 18: Colour printing techniques Abstract: 18.1 Hardcopy colour: analogue versus digital 18.2 Colour theory in relation to printing 18.3 An overview of halftoning and digital print technologies 18.4 An overview and development of inks 18.5 Inkjet papers and inks 18.6 Recent and future trends in colour, printing inks and hardware 18.9 Glossary Part IV: Colour and design in particular applications Chapter 19: Colour trends and selection in fashion design Abstract: 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Colour associations 19.3 Key issues of colour in fashion design 19.4 Case studies 19.5 Conclusions 19.6 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 20: Colour in interior design Abstract: 20.1 Introduction 20.2 The role of an interior designer 20.3 Colour psychology 20.4 In the home: colour and its many moods 20.5 Colour toolkit 20.6 Factors that influence colour 20.7 Colour in the public and commercial space 20.8 Colour trends 20.9 How cultural influences affect colour 20.10 Conclusions 20.11 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 21: Colour in food Abstract: 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Colour, evolution and health 21.3 Appearance 21.4 Total appearance and expectations 21.5 Assessment and measurement 21.6 Halo effects, commercial exploitation and ethics 21.7 Conclusions Chapter 22: Choosing effective colours for websites Abstract: 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Choosing effective colours for websites 22.3 HTML colours 22.4 Colour harmony 22.5 Users with special needs (disabled and colour-deficient users) 22.6 Web content accessibility guidelines 22.7 Conclusions 22.8 Sources of further information Chapter 23: Evolution and colour change in works of art Abstract: 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Art and Collectables 23.3 Domestic display: commonsense preservation 23.4 Sources of further information and advice Index

About the Author :
Janet Best is internationally recognised as an expert in global textile colour management. Her work with inspirational designers and leading edge colour technology providers in fashion retail has developed the foundation for a vast international network of colour specialists including artists, designers, architects, colour chemists, scientists, psychologists and educators. Janet’s knowledge and passion for colour allows her to work seamlessly with a wide range of industries and professionals creating many successful entrepreneurial collaborations. Janet’s work is a clear demonstration that ‘colour has no boundaries’ and ‘every business is in the colour business’.

Review :
"An articulate and monumental reference book... An invaluable resource for anyone serious about colour." --Selvedge Magazine "This book should have pride of place in any personal or business library where potential readers work in the colour field with an emphasis on textiles, fashion and soft furnishings." --Colour Group Australia "The chapters on colour standards and description provide an excellent introduction to the CIE colorimetry system. The book is a testament to the breadth of the field." --Coloration Technology