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This week’s Articulate challenge is to use marsala – Pantone’s color of the year – as the primary color in a template or interaction. (Is it my fault that was the only guidance we got?)
The Idea
First, marsala just looks like lipstick to me. I don’t get “cocoa” or “wine” or anything else from it. So I googled lipstick history to see if I could find something to play with.
That’s when I discovered that at least one prominent gentleman in our nation’s history used to wear it. Naturally I wondered what he’d look like in marsala, and the rest is – of course – history.
The Colors
In addition to marsala I used three colors inspired by the Pantone color pairings David Anderson supplied, but I made up new names for them. “Cherry tree” is my favorite, but I’m equally proud of “venison” and “war”.
Enjoy!
I hope you like it. This may be my favorite challenge entry so far. I’m also pretty happy that I have an interaction ready to go for Presidents Day! If you haven’t already, you can check it out right here.
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What happened to “Whiskey?”
Outstanding question, Chris. Where were you when I was naming these? At least you and I will always know that “Venison” really means “Whiskey”.
It’s tough to say which looks best when they’re presented together. You make a strong case for each.
Any presidential guidance for which color to wear when? Cherry Tree could be right choice for debates and negotiations. Venison could be the best choice when speaking to the base.
Sometimes the challenges leave us with more questions than answers… but that’s okay by me when the demos are this much fun.
I’m glad you appreciate what I’ve got going on here, David. Regarding which shade to wear for which presidential duties, I think you’ve made some excellent suggestions in what is apparently new territory.
As with Chris’s outstanding “Whiskey” idea, I am humbled by what you have brought to the table.
Very clever, Jackie! I agree with David… I think G.W. would change his lipstick color depending on the occasion. Nicely done!
Perhaps also the flavor of soup being served that day, Nancy. His dentures were so bad that that’s the only thing he could eat, even during state dinners.
I can’t even tell you how much I’m enjoying this thought-provoking thread.
Venison and Marsala get my vote. But I would start with a good teeth whitener.
I’m voting for venison. It seems just subtle enough to compliment his features.
Ba ha ha! hilarious Jackie
Thanks, Linda! I couldn’t be prouder. :)