Comments on: Going Global? Think About Color

By: Alan Colley

Alan Colley — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:07:19 +0000

Ah, Betty, et al! I feel like a returning exile, getting to read your articles, posts and comments. Thank you for asking the questions and then letting them percolate into answers without prescribed formulas. I enjoy you all “listening with fresh eyes”, simply sharing your insights. It makes me return here time and again.

By: Marcia Davis

Marcia Davis — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:46:43 +0000

Very insightful blog post, Betty. Color is so important to people. I like your example of the symbolism of red in several cultures…the perfect reminder that we always need to keep an open mind among our fellow human beings in this global community.

By: Susan Huls

Susan Huls — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:15:17 +0000

Thanks, Kelly!
I’ll see what I can line up for future posts!
Best,
Susan Huls
Blog editor

By: San Diego Office Furniture

San Diego Office Furniture — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:42:03 +0000

In China particularly, the meanings of colors in the Feng Shui system plays a big role in deciding every aspect of decorating a workspace. For example, green is a color that signifies growth while yellow conveys optimism. A blue and gold combination would denote balance, calm, stability, wealth, and golden opportunities. Two colors are often used together with just a touch of a third color to send a complete message about a company’s brand, purpose, and values. Of course, as you point out every culture places its own meaning on colors so what works in one setting from a Feng Shui standpoint might be a little “off” in another.

Daisy McCarty
http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/

By: Nick Bormann

Nick Bormann — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:46:49 +0000

Information on use of color in various cultures is critical in all art and design disciplines. I became aware of my own inadequacies on this subject while interacting with international students in graphic design courses at Oklahoma State University. On occasion the teacher/student roll was reversed as students explained their rationale for use of color in their design solutions.