The
Color Graphics Topics portion of the site includes information about
how to implement the processes called for in the Design Process checklist:
Labeling
with Color
Discussion and examples
of labeling with color, a good use of color. |
![Sample image from the Grouping with Color page.](img/issues_3.gif) |
Grouping
with Color
Some examples of a good
use of color, perceptual grouping. |
![Sample image from the Color and Popout page.](img/issues_5.gif) |
Color
and Popout Discussion
and demonstration of the attention phenomenon known as color "popout". |
![Sample image from the Creating Urgency Hiearchies page.](img/design_2.gif) |
Creating
Urgency Hierarchies Discussion
of the issues surrounding inventory and prioritization of data for
display. |
![Sample image from the Creating Perceptual Layers page.](img/design_3.gif) |
Creating
Perceptual Layers Discussion
of a graphic method in which several classes (layers) of data are
superimposed while placing appropriate demands on the users' attention. |
![Sample image from the Designing with Luminance Contrast page.](img/design_5.gif) |
Designing
with Luminance Contrast Background
information on designing with luminance contrast and a step-by-step
approach to luminance contrast selection in several contrast designs. |
![Sample image from the Luminance Contrast in Color Graphics page.](img/reflect_3.gif) |
Luminance
Contrast in Color Graphics Discussion
of the 3D color gamuts of displays and the implications for design
of usable color graphics. |
![Sample image from the Choosing Background Layers page.](img/design_4.jpg) |
Choosing
Background Colors Discussion
of the pros and cons of color designs with different luminance contrast
schemes. |
![Sample image from the Last Resorts: Outlining/Infills page.](img/reflect_2.gif) |
Last
Resorts: Outlining / Infills Discussion
of last graphic alternatives for giving symbols sufficient luminance
contrast, including outlining and infills. |