Indigo Blue

In many Asian countries, this color symbolizes tranquility, wisdom, devotion, and creativity. I chose it for my product designs to convey intelligence and dedication, encouraging users to excel. Indigo Blue also offers a gentle, mature aesthetic that is elegant without being overwhelming, which aligns with my goal of creating refined yet understated designs.

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

There is a famous saying: “Blue comes from indigo, yet is bluer than indigo.” It captures the moment when a student outshines their teacher, just as the deepest blue emerges from the humble green indigo plant after multiple dips in the vat. Another phrase, “the dyer’s white trousers,” paints a picture of someone so busy tending to others that they forget themselves. One of my favorite proverbs celebrates the power of devotion: the more you practice, the richer your skills and wisdom become. These stories about indigo never fail to inspire me, which is why I like to use them in my designs.

.*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 here in the gaming products and promotions I creative directed.

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.