As I mentioned previously, I'm not overly tech-savvy. So, with this "simple template" I had to choose a color. Now, being the future dietitian that I am, I thought the color could have a great significance.
Studies have shown that certain colors have an affect on mood, appetite and various other things. Well, warm colors (think that great M in the sky: McDonald's) promote appetite. Its no wonder a lot of restaurants, particularly fast food chains have implemented warm colors into their design schemes.
Think about all the restaurants you drive past on a regular basis, especially the ones that are typically though of as unhealthy and you'll find these colors of red and yellow in abundance. In-N-Out Burger, Red Robin, Carl's Jr, Wendy's, Jack-in-the-Box, Five-Guy's. All have this same scheme.
Now think of any other restaurants with a prominent color scheme. Its hard. There are restaurants with very little color themeing, like Olive Garden and most steakhouses, but you are hard-pressed to find a purple or green restaurant. The only green (mostly in terms of color, but also eco-consciousness) restaurants are like hipster smoothie or vegan places, where appetite is not the name of the game.
On the other hand, colors on the other end of the spectrum, cool colors, do not promote appetites. Blue, and also green, promote relaxation, de-stress, all of those wonderful thoughts of decompression that every college student needs. Or someone who is moving. Or someone who is going in a whole new direction in their life. Or someone who is trying not to stress-eat. Or someone who is trying to accomplish all three.
Well, that's me. So I chose this wonderful blue, slightly green, background so that I am calm while writing these posts and responding to comments. And, hopefully, for anyone who reaches this page and needs an inspiration to relax.
This blue is for you!
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