colorillustrates
Colorillustrates is a design practice that describes the use of colored illustration as an explicit informational layer in visual communication. In colorillustrates, color is not merely decorative; it encodes concepts, categories, processes, or data relationships alongside text and line work. The approach is often employed to improve clarity, engagement, and memory in complex materials.
Its use spans educational publishing, infographics, science communication, and children's books. The term is common in
Key techniques include establishing a consistent color palette, mapping hues to semantic categories, using gradients to
Accessibility considerations are central. Palettes should meet readability guidelines and be distinguishable by people with color
Usage limitations include cultural color associations, potential misinterpretation when colors carry multiple meanings, and increased production
See also: color in design, data visualization, illustration, educational publishing.