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The ICT Research Methods is a set with research methods for design-oriented research within ICT
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Feature/color coded method cards #177

Closed NoWarries closed 1 year ago

NoWarries commented 1 year ago

Description

While browsing the website, I noticed that it can be challenging to differentiate between the various categories. I decided to quickly write something up for this. And although this implementation certainly isn't my best work. I think it is a good starting point for the ongoing color discussion #171

MethodCards now have category-based colors making it easier for users to distinguish and organize the methods. Enhancing visual clarity and simplifying navigation. To avoid visual conflicts with these colors, the former purple tags adapt with these colors. The method tabs color also match the category color for a harmonized color scheme.

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Screenshot 2023-10-11 at 20-26-56 ICT Research Methods β€” Methods Pack for Research in ICT Screenshot 2023-10-11 at 20-26-44 ICT Research Methods β€” Methods Pack for Research in ICT

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WCAG SC 1.4.3

The current implementation utilizes color codes that closely resemble those used in the card sets. However, this design choice has resulted in some text elements, particularly in the showroom, being challenging to read. We should consider using more legible alternatives.

Screenshot 2023-10-11 at 20-36-27 Methods - ICT research methods Reference: colors used in the table on https://oud.ictresearchmethods.nl/Methods

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It appears that the primary color used in the application clashes with the theming based on method categories. The purple hue is quite reminiscent of lab colors, which can create a conflicting visual experience.

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jochemvogel commented 1 year ago

Hi @NoWarries, thank you! Very nice addition, like it. Could you also add it to the buttons on the Patterns page?

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I'll have a look at the primary color on dark mode. I agree it's conflicting with the Lab color. Thanks!

NoWarries commented 1 year ago

@jochemvogel added color theming for tags on pattern navigator page Screenshot 2023-10-16 at 15-34-43 ICT Research Methods β€” Methods Pack for Research in ICT

NoWarries commented 1 year ago

Q1: Why doesn't the pattern navigator page use the existing tag component? Should/can we consider this?

Q2: Currently, the tag component has a white border (this is because the border color has now been replaced with a background with white text). What is desirable?

NoWarries commented 1 year ago

Q1: Why doesn't the pattern navigator page use the existing tag component? Should/can we consider this?

Q2: Currently, the tag component has a white border (this is because the border color has now been replaced with a background with white text). What is desirable?

I suggest the following: https://github.com/HBO-i/ictresearchmethods.nl/pull/177/commits/4e567ba2d1ace6917f04c2e8acb01b806095d4a0

jochemvogel commented 1 year ago

Q1: Why doesn't the pattern navigator page use the existing tag component? Should/can we consider this?

Q2: Currently, the tag component has a white border (this is because the border color has now been replaced with a background with white text). What is desirable?

Q1: Was easy to re-use. No idea behind it.

Q2: Current design is good. I like to removed border, thanks.