The use of colour in UI

Context of Context ofPractice Practice33 The Nicky use Hope of colour in user interfaces Nicky Hope

THEMES

Traditional colour theory Colour psychology Mood design CMF design Philosophy Neuroscience Anthropology Automotive HMI

WHY

To help inform my knowledge, methodology and application.

Colour is an incredibly important asset, and can be utilised to great effect.

Also intrigued by Colour and Materials Design...

Context of Practice 3 Nicky Hope

APPLICATIONS

Automotive UI - safety Mobile app UI - joy, delight Film prop UI - exciting, on-theme OS UI - hierarchy, ease of use Usability, identity continuation, mood creation, content hierarchy

THEMES

Creating legitimacy, calmness, appeal, intrigue, correlation etc.

QUOTES

‘As far as we can tell from a purely scientific viewpoint, human life has absolutely no meaning.

Humans are the outcome of blind evolutionary processes that operate without goal or purpose.’ Yuval Noah Harari

QUOTES

‘A little orange will put a spring into your day.’

Anthony T. Hincks

QUOTES

‘It is well known that some colours makes us feel excited, while others give a sense of calm and restfullness.’ Jacquie Wilson

QUOTES

Humans are obsessed with colour

QUESTION?

What role can colour play in user experience design?