Blog Post #3: You Can Probably Guess I Really Love Pastels ෆ

Introduction

In this blog post, I created a color scheme based off my original creation and created custom nameplates for myself using the color scheme.

Photograph

Two years ago, I helped create a mod for Stardew Valley that changed the color palette of the game’s interface. Instead of using a photograph that I took, I used a screenshot of Stardew Valley’s loading screen with the mod. I really enjoy pastel colors, so I was excited to see what I could do with this image.

Color Scheme

     I created this color scheme by using the swatches panel in InDesign. The first column on the left is the custom color with 100% tint, while the middle columns are 75% and right columns 50%. 

The Nameplates

      For the final portion of the assignment, I had to create 3 different nameplates using the previous color scheme. I made my nameplates in InDesign. In these nameplates, I typed my name along with a few important defining parts about myself below. I rotated the color of the nameplates so I could see the best color combination.

      In my opinion, the 3rd name plate is the worst because the yellow background is too bright compared to the text, and the pink text is barely readable. I think the yellow and pink just don’t go well together. The 2nd name plate is slightly better than the 1st because the yellow text on the pink background strains me eyes in the 1st name plate. It doesn't have the best contrast of colors so it's not extremely easy on the eyes, but it is better than the other two options (Beachy). I think I would have to go for a lighter blue so the contrast is better and it is easier to read.

Conclusion

I think this is my favorite blog post so far. I was extremely excited to use the color palette of the Stardew Valley screen. I’m very pleased with the final result, and I think it’ll really add something to my photostory.