Monochromatic Single hue and it’s varying tints and shades. Analogous In addition to a single hue, it uses adjacent hues. Complementary Uses two hues opposite each other. Split Complementary Single hue and two colours adjacent to the complement. Split complimentary colour wheel Triadic Three colours equally spaced around the wheel. Continue Reading
01 – Development Methodologies, Usability and Accessibility
Unit – Development Methodologies, Usability and Accessibility
Use of Colours
Tint of a colour made by adding white. Shade of a colour made by adding black. If two colours are opposite (on a colour wheel), they are considered complimentary, e.g. red and green. This blog post by Nancy Mitchell discusses complimentary colours in the context of decorating an apartment.
Colour Wheel
Primary colours Red Yellow Blue Subtractive colours (occurs when mixing pigments like paint) based on what is reflected and what is absorbed. Red reflects only red light & absorbs everything else. Cannot be mixed/formed by any other colour combinations. Different primary colour combinations applicable in different ares. Standard computer monitor Continue Reading
User Interface
Website’s user interface is important. Performs required functionalities. Achieve desired effect on customer by it’s look and feel. See audi.co.uk for professional looking website – real photos, sharp edges, alignment and metallic colour scheme. Kinder website – suitable design for appropriate customer base – bright colours, round edges, games and Continue Reading
Introducing Online Business Systems
Module provides understanding or process involved in analysis, design and implementation of online business system. Move from static websites to dynamic data-driven sites is the norm. Skills required to implement websites has increased as have customers requirements. Developers need knowledge of: HTML Server Side Scripting Databases Before implementation, need to Continue Reading