Master the Art and Science of Color

Go beyond the basics in our intensive workshop on color theory, psychology, and practical application.

4 WeeksDuration
On-Demand Video + ProjectsFormat
Beginner to IntermediateSkill Level
Enroll in the Workshop - $299

What You'll Learn

Explore the physics of light, delve into the differences between RGB and CMYK color models, and gain a profound understanding of the color wheel and its historical significance. This module lays the essential groundwork for all advanced color concepts.

Understand how color profoundly influences emotion, cultural perception, and user behavior. Learn to leverage psychological principles to evoke specific feelings and responses in your design audience, making your work more impactful and persuasive.

Move beyond basic complementary schemes. This module teaches you to create sophisticated and balanced palettes using advanced principles like split-complementary, tetradic, and analogous combinations, ensuring your designs always feel cohesive and professional.

Apply your color theory expertise to real-world design scenarios. Learn best practices for integrating color into UI/UX interfaces, developing compelling branding, visualizing complex data effectively, and preparing designs for both digital and print media.

Master the critical principles of designing for all users. This module covers ADA compliance, contrast ratios, and essential tools and techniques to ensure your color choices are inclusive and accessible to individuals with various visual impairments.

Create a Professional-Grade Color System

Your final project involves developing a complete brand color system for a fictional company. You'll create a primary, secondary, and accent palette, define usage rules, and showcase it in compelling mockups. This hands-on experience will solidify your understanding of design principles and color application, culminating in a portfolio-ready piece.

This project will challenge you to apply everything you've learned about color psychology and harmony, ensuring your chosen palette not only looks appealing but also communicates effectively and meets accessibility standards.

Learn from a Color Expert

Dr. Aris Thorne, Lead Color Theorist at Perandrixomelra

Dr. Aris Thorne

Lead Color Theorist, Perandrixomelra

With a Ph.D. in Color Psychology and 15 years of experience consulting for major brands, Dr. Thorne brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the science of color in design. His research focuses on the subconscious impact of color across diverse user groups and markets. Dr. Thorne is passionate about demystifying color theory, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for aspiring designers.

Workshop FAQs

A: This Color Theory Workshop is a standalone, comprehensive program designed to provide expert-level knowledge. While it's self-contained, the foundational principles taught here are essential for our advanced Branding and Digital Illustration certification programs, making it an excellent starting point for further education.

A: Access to Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is recommended for a seamless experience with the final project, as these industry-standard tools allow for the most comprehensive application. However, many exercises and concepts can be explored using free alternatives like Figma or even traditional pen and paper for initial sketching and ideation.

A: We believe in lifelong learning. Once you enroll, you gain lifetime access to all workshop videos, downloadable resources, project files, and any future updates. You can revisit the content at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Transform Your Use of Color Today

Stop guessing and start designing with intention. Gain the confidence to create beautiful, effective color palettes for any project that resonate with your audience and achieve your design goals.

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