When I first started teaching, our walls were adorned with
an abundance of posters and visually stimulating decorations. I can only imagine what was going through the
minds of our students. Bright colors
were everywhere! I imagine that they
felt the same way I feel when I view a website with mix-matched colors and no order to the design layout. It’s amazing the impact that colors and layout have on
individuals without us being aware.
I strongly believe that color theory and visual design can
either interact with each other to have a positive impact on learning or a
negative impact. When a designer has
background knowledge of both, instruction that is visually (and mentally) appealing
can be created. If materials are created
in colors and organization (or lack there of) that are non-conducive to learning,
learners can be turned off at first sight…before they even start reading the
material presented.
I believe that learners of all ages like routine, order, and
consistency…whether they know it or not.
We are wired to be attracted to visual appealing colors and organized
material. When a learner is presented
with material in an unorganized manner that is written in colors that go
against the color theory, they are less likely to be able to focus and
concentrate on what is being presented.
Their brains are trying to make sense of the colors and lack of
organization instead of the actual material.
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