Two-color design was previously looked down upon in the industry as a rudimentary cousin of four-colors, but in this day and age, when we are constantly overloaded with visual stimuli, simplicity is coming back in style. This book challenges the idea that four-color printing is superior by presenting dynamic, elegant, thought-provoking, unique,simple and inexpensive two-color designs. 2 Colors encapsulates a wide variety of graphic design items ranging from flyers, posters, CD and book covers, self-promo pieces, postcards, invitations, t-shirts, bottle labels, stickers, corporate identities, birth announcements, greeting cards, Iogos, and buttons.

Two-color design is coming back in style with a passion. Its simplicity, directness, elegance, and lower budget are helping to deconstruct the prior stigma that four-color printing is superior. 2 Co/ors is an in-depth odyssey into a colorful wave of possibilities where international designers share their most innovative graphic design creations in a unique array of styles, formats and, above all, color combinations. This book is divided into eight color chapters to help readers and designers understand the impact and strength of each color group. We hope that this compilation inspires professionals, amateurs,and aesthetic addicts alike to explore the possibilities of two-color design in their own work.

Index

Introduction

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Pink and Purple

Brown and Gold

Black，Grey and Silver