Colour Theory & Photoshop
FOR SURFACE DESIGNERS
Time to dive deeper than complimentary colours and master your understanding of colour
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The beginners course for surface design
Struggling to edit colours on photoshop?
Want to expand your understanding of colour to a deeper level?
Want to create designs that stand out?
In This Course You Will Learn
- To understand how colour can make or break a design
- Pyscology of colour
- Cultural associations and understandings of colour
- Understand why colour psycology and associations impact your designs in different markets
- The colour wheel
- Rules of colour
- Colour proportion and distribution
- Colour in different markets
- How to create colour palettes and mood boards
- Editing colour on photoshop
- Time saving hacks
Curriculum
Module 1
Colour Theory
Discover colour harmony and discord the "surface designer way." Plus colour proportion, and distribution
You Will Learn
- Colour and Emotion
- The Colour Wheel and Rules of Colour
- Colour Proportion and Distribution
Module 1
Colour Theory
Discover colour harmony and discord the "surface designer way." Plus colour proportion, and distribution
You Will Learn
- Colour and Emotion
- The Colour Wheel and Rules of Colour
- Colour Proportion and Distribution
Module 2
Colour in the Market
Learn what buyers want in 13 apparel, 9 kidswear, 7 swim, and 11 homewares areas. We show you how to make sales whether you like the forecasted colours or not.
You Will Learn
- About the Market
Module 3
Colour Palettes
Our tips for crafting colour mood boards that lead to marketable designs plus explore our 4-step process to transform your inspiration into a client-approved colour palette.
You Will Learn
- Colour balance
Module 4
Colour in Photoshop
Master essential colour editing tools to elevate your design work. Develop your eye for colour to enrich your portfolio. Explore refining screen-printable and digital designs. This module is a valuable resource!
You Will Learn
- Shortcuts
- Editing Colours
Module 5
Best Practices
Discover time-saving hacks to create colourways for various markets and find four top tips for an easier colour process. Learn to identify and fix bad or failing colourways, and master working with clients from brief interpretation to guiding harmony.
You Will Learn
- About the Market
- 21 video lessons
- 108 page workbook filled with design prompts and homework
- 3 packed Pinterest boards demonstrating color through the ages and around the world
- Industry-acknowledged completion certificate
- BONUS Lifetime access to our online community group.
- BONUS Lifetime access to Knowledge Hub
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
"Do it! It filled me with self-confidence that this is the right decision for me, I feel enlightened and have found my creativity again."
- Rebecca Carratt
"This course is taught by industry professionals, which helped clarify my vision and goals. I have more confidence and have elevated my design and Photoshop skills. I highly recommend!”
- Moneil Johnson
"This course has given me a basic understanding of Photoshop, how to bring in hand-drawn motifs and manipulate them. Industry colours have also been interesting to learn about."
- Renee Wood
"Get ready for your mind to explode with al the incredible information this course gives you"
- Meagan Peacock
Up Skill with People who Know about design
We are Longina Phillips Designs, a world-leading surface design studio.
We're proud creators of stunning textile and surface designs gracing the collections of world-renowned brands. As one of the world's leading studios, we've gathered an international ensemble of top-notch pros to share their design and painting skills with you.
Meet Your Instructors
Lyndsay
Lyndsay was the Creative Lead and Senior Designer at Longina Phillips Design for the last four and half years. Lyndsay trained at Edinburgh University and after working in the UK market, came to Australia and discovered our unique approach to colour.
Bec K
Bec has a background in Fashion design, before finding her love of Pattern. As Creative Director she deals with both designers and customers and her daily tasks range from solving a student's Facebook question to designing the next collection. But before all of that, she just loved to draw.
PLUS!
1. Bonus
Expert and Peer Support
Access our community group where you can seek additional guidance from instructors. Fellow students are also there to support you on your journey as they navigate similar experiences.
2. Bonus
Knowledge Hub Access for life
Discover insights on topics you never considered asking about before! An expanding resource that addresses challenging inquiries.
