In this assignment, I want you to go back to the Figma file, from the previous assignment. 1
Go over each frame you have designed, and fine tune the final color combinations, that you have used in 2
your design. 3
Let me show you this 4
on the same example that I have done myself. 5
This was the final result that I have settled with. I think it can use some fine tuning. Especially with 6
a dark brown background. 7
It's a little too dark, and the transition between the image and the background fill isn't as evident. 8
It can certainly use some brightening up. 9
Here is a pro tip: duplicate your frames when working on a new variation. 10
Design involves a lot of exploration and revisions, so get in the habit of having a lot of versions of 11
the same screen. 12
I didn't do this in the beginning. For any new variation, 13
I'd just keep on editing the original frame. 14
Sometimes after 20 minutes of tweaking and changing things, I'd end up with an option that wasn't better 15
than the original version. 16
But I had no way to compare, and going all the way back was too much trouble. 17
If you don't keep your variations, changing your mind becomes difficult. And you will often settle for 18
a lesser option. To duplicate a frame it's done as you would expect with any other element in Figma. Either 19
select the frame and press Control+C and Control+V. Or drag while pressing Alt (or Option). 20
OK. Select background layer, click fill, make sure you have HSB color management selected and not 21
HEX or something else. 22
There you go. 23
That's much better. To make fine tuning simpler 24
for me, I have a personal rule, I increase or decrease their values in increments of 10. 25
This is just to limit my options, otherwise, I might spend endless amount of time on comparing 32 brightness 26
with 33. Hold Shift and press on Up and Down arrow keys, to increase or decrease values in increments 27
of 10. 28
Lets see if fine tuning the headline color, brings any good results. 29
Most of the time, I have no idea what's going to work and what not. 30
Design is a lot of playing around and comparing options. 31
The brightness is really good, so I'll just play with saturation. 32
Oh there, that's beautiful. 33
Let's see the before and after. 34
Look at that. 35
The original wasn't bad, but I've got even better result. 36
The text is easier to read on the newer version, the transition to the images is much more evident, and headline 37
and background look like they are made for each other. 38
So much fun, I love playing with colors. Design is supposed to be fun so go crazy. 39
Have fun with it. 40
If you find yourself struggling with something, post your questions in Q&A and I'll help you out.