Indigo Blue

In Asian countries, the color is generally symbolized as tranquility and also carries the meaning of wisdom, devotion, and creativity. When I use in design, it conveys impressions of “calm,” “elegance,” and “understatement.” A color that embodies a gentle, mature aesthetic without being overbearing.

I came across a feature on Indigo Blue in a magazine and felt compelled to reflect on it in my journal today.

A well-known proverb related to indigo is “Blue comes from indigo, yet is bluer than indigo.” This illustrates a disciple surpassing their master, referencing how a vivid blue dye is produced from the green indigo plant after multiple dips in the vat. Similarly, the phrase “the dyer’s white trousers” describes someone so focused on others’ needs that they neglect their own. And one of my favorite proverbs highlights the value of devotion: the more you practice, the more you deepen your skills and knowledge.

.*Materials I used for this journaling:

• Calligraphy type felt pen.

• Graphic stickers and tapes.

• Magazine cut-out images.

• Cafe Latte & croissant

That said, I’ve always loved this color and often use it in my design projects. Indigo has a long history of how its varieties were produced and is associated with many proverbs and stories. This fascinates and inspires me to use the color, as seen in the gaming products I designed and the graphics for promotions.

To make the page more interactive and interesting, I added an envelope to hide a cutout image of an old Japanese fabric dyed in Indigo Blue that complement the article.