Solving Color Reproduction Issues in Photography, Printing & Television for 40 Years
The Making of the ColorChecker Cameras, printers and displays are naturally flawed. Why? Because they are not capable of reproducing all of the colors the human eye sees, nor do images that are captured reproduce the actual colors seen in … Continue reading
Color in Books 2015 Roundup
This is the third installment of the Munsell’s “Color in Books Series,” where we look at new releases in the field of color. If you are looking for last minute gifts, books never disappoint. From color history and education to … Continue reading
Imposter! The Windows of the Old Colorado State Museum
Armed with a blank window survey and various documentation tools, I set out to record the condition of the 100 windows at the old Colorado State Museum for our latest window restoration project. … Continue reading
Color Matching in the Textile and Apparel Industry
I grew up in the textile industry in Germany and got my technical education there. After 7 years in Australia I landed in the USA in 1967 and retired almost 15 years ago from my position as VP of Corporate … Continue reading
End Notes… Why That Color?
“Mere colour, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” – Oscar Wilde … Continue reading
Architecting the Chroma Watch with Laurinda Spear
Color Theory in Time Have you seen the Chroma watch? Based on the Munsell Color System, the numbers change color every second, and the hand colors merge from one color palette to another. … Continue reading
Commerce… Why that Color?
The role of color in our contemporary consumerist culture combines all other aspects discussed in earlier posts (gender, culture, language, communication). It’s also brilliantly summed up by Miranda Priestly from “Devil Wears Prada” (2006) (mentioned in the first “Why That … Continue reading
Streamlining the Color Management Process for Microsoft Xbox and Devices to Increase Customer Delight
Color is an integral part of a product’s brand identity as it creates an emotional connection with consumers. It’s also one of the top key influences in consumer buying decision as it reflects self-expression and personality. Just as materials and … Continue reading
Signal… Why that Color?
A couple of months ago I suffered from a pretty exhausting viral infection. Every half-hour I found myself with one of those Vicks thermometers in my mouth waiting to see what color the little round display would show. I didn’t … Continue reading
Color Marketing Group 2013 Summit
I recently attended the Color Marketing Group 2013 Summit and, as always, it was a wonderful way to get charged and energized by ideas on color selection and process. What makes the CMG summit so unique is that it allows … Continue reading
