Hue me: 1960s colour theory book goes digital

The Interaction of Color app contains the original text and colour studies from the book, as well as a colour palette tool that lets users experiment with pigments. The app is also enhanced with archival footage of Alber’s lectures and interviews with preeminent contemporary designers on the use of colour.

‘While the book served decades of students so well, the new app gives us a chance to adapt this classic work to the new digital landscape, taking advantage of technology to enhance the experience Professor Albers intended,’ said John Donatich, director of Yale University Press, in a statement.

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