From small electronic objects to large airports, color plays a powerful role in helping you use the device or navigate the space. The following information presents a few of the many ways color can succeed or fail. Think about the last time you were in a train station or airport. By contrast, Shiphol Airport in Amsterdam is extremely successful. Bright yellow signs capture the attention of even the most weary traveler.
Icons communicate where languages fail.
The image below demonstrates how highly visible the yellow sign is. Notice that it has to compete with wide expanses of window and the strong natural light surrounding it. Detail below Color is the critical factor in the success of the visibility and readability of these signs. The smaller the object, the more difficult it is to find the right way to use the device. Buttons, buttons everywhere.