Colour: The Professional's Guide

Colour is one of the most complex elements of design; it is also what viewers respond to first on an emotional level.

Understanding how colour works is essential for graphic designers, interior designers, artists and anyone who works with colour.

Covering the theory, psychology, history and application of colour, Colour: The Professional's Guide removes the grey areas from the full colour world of contemporary design, providing designers from all disciplines with everything they need to become true, confident colourists.

- Colour theory including definitions, theoretical colour and colour organisation

- Psychology and culture of colour

- Colour through history

- Colour in art: painting, photography, poetry and film

- Colour design and experience including design principles, colour in branding, experiential design and colour consulting