Friday, February 10, 2017

Color as Indicator



Image result for periodic tableSeveral periodic tables use color to make the broad divisions obvious. In this Periodic Table of Design  the color mark the differences between the kinds of design, the elements of design, and the processes involved with design.
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Even in the more contemporary version of the Periodic Table of Elements, the division of metals, nonmetals, noble gases, etc. are visually indicated with color as well as atomic structure.

Image result for periodic tableSome periodic tables have color that represents a transition between groups such as in the periodic table below where the transition from physical powers and mental powers of super heroes.  This could be the way to go with the periodic table of gourds. There are edible gourds, and inedible gourds, but there are a cross-over area between the two where inedible gourds, if eaten young enough to still be tender, can be edible!  Color could indicate the gourds on the table that have this property.



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