#Graphic And Visual Design

[mgsmarketingca]

Graphic Design and Printing in Toronto

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[secondbeatsongs]

as a bi person, the bisexual flag brings me infinite joy and always puts a smile on my face, however as a person who has a Passion for Graphic Design, that undersaturated shade of purple infuriates me when it's used digitally

like, on an actual flag - which was its original purpose - it looks great!

those look fine! lovely, even! with the semi-transparent fabric, the way it catches the sunlight, it looks beautiful!

but now look at how it looks digitally

the pink and blue are so vibrant compared to the sad, lonely lavender!

and let's look at this statement from Michael Page, the creator of the bi flag:

(sidenote: he created this flag in 1998, so if his takes on bisexuality is different from yours, it's okay to notice that! a lot has changed since the 90s when it comes to lived experiences and the way we describe them. but, it's also important to respect his thoughts about this and the way he presented them, even if today, we'd probably not say that bi people "blend unnoticeably into both the gay/lesbian and straight communities.")

so in pantone colors, the pink is 226 C, the blue is 286 C, and the purple of the flag is 258 C.

but...here's the deal

Michael talks here about how the key to understanding the symbolism is to know that the purple blends into both the pink and blue. and on a physical flag, I think you can see that!

but digitally, it absolutely does not blend. it clashes badly, and looks oddly separate from the other two colors.

which got me wondering...what purple do you get if you actually blend 226 C and 286 C?

oh! oh, my god.

look at that! look at how nicely it fits between those colors!

look at it next to the original color scheme! look at how much more vibrant the purple is!

and friends. this is just blending through rgb! you get even more purple variations when you use other color spaces!

let's compare all of them:

(top: original, lab. middle: lrgb, lch. bottom: rgb, hsl)

look at all of the different purple options you can get just by combining these two colors!

if you want almost too-vibrant saturation, you can go hsl, if you want something more relaxed that's closer to the original, you can go lab or lrgb. and if you want to split the difference, lch is bright and violet, while rgb is there with its saturated but darker purple.

anyway, I guess I don't really have a point here? this isn't so much an informational post as it is Me Getting Weird About Colors, but I think it is a useful lesson about how colors look very different on screens compared to how they look on objects in real life.

and sometimes, I think it's okay to compensate for that.

out of all of these, this is my favorite bi flag:

it's the one where the colors were blended in lab color space. for me, the lighter, softer purple is close enough to the original bi flag purple, while also feeling like a smoother blend of the blue and pink

but that's just me! and it might not even look the same to you, since every screen is different, because technology is a nightmare!

anyway, thank you for coming with me on this colorful journey! I will now retreat back to inkscape and make pained sounds about inkstitch gradients until something tangible pulls me back into reality

[geyashvecova]

Design graphics Geya Shvecova (Arrival) Archive_151223 V.2

[colormush]

[scipunk]

Stargate (1994)

[gummi-ships]

Kingdom Hearts 3 - Nobodies

[avocaries]

"I am the Devil's minion and he grants me my every wish." (Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice)

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photo from 2x05: Don't be afraid, just start the tape

[attico36]

Attico36 Graphic Assets for showreel during Desina Festival Napoli. 19.04.2024

[aristhought]

Only two drivers in F1 history have secured a podium at Abu Dhabi after starting P10 or below. The first: Sebastian Vettel in 2012. The second: Charles Leclerc in 2024. x

[d4xis]

Oldies

[marciaillust]

the patrician is just a guy to me

[mgsmarketingca]

The Art and Science of Professional Website Designer: Crafting Digital Masterpieces

In the vast and ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of a professional website designer has become increasingly pivotal. A website serves as the virtual storefront for businesses, making a lasting impression on visitors and influencing their perception of the brand. In this blog, we delve into the art and science of professional website designer, exploring the skills, qualities, and expertise that set these designers apart in their craft. At the core of professional website design lies a deep understanding of both aesthetics and functionality. These designers possess a keen eye for design principles such as layout, typography, color theory, and composition, allowing them to create visually appealing websites that capture the essence of a brand. For more details visit our website: www.mgsmarketing.ca

[trafficshippingtournament]

Congratulations to GemPearl for being the winner of this tournament and Trafficblr's favourite Life Series Ship of 2023!!!!!!

A Congrats to Jizzie for coming in 2nd Place!

And a Congrats to Ethubs for coming in 3rd Place!

Congrats to all the ships who have made it far and to all the ones that didn't but still had supporters all the way through

But most of all Congrats to GemPearl for somehow defying all odds. For being given perhaps the hardest path out of any ship on this entire tournament, going against 4 out of the top 6 ships while being an underdog ship and still managing to win through the sheer power and effort of it's fans. GemPearl fans, you have absolutely deserved this win and it has been incredible to witness your journey to victory!

All I can say now is that people have spoken and 2023 is the year of YURI!!!

Thank you to all who have participated in this tournament! Whether you've drawn some art, written some fics, bribed people to vote for your ship some other way or just voted yourself!

Also if anyone's wondering "will this tournament be back next year?"

Your answer is YES!!! See you then o/

[geyashvecova]

Design graphics Geya Shvecova (Pastel glitter stars) Archive 010924

[colormush]

[scipunk]

Stargate (1994)