The NEW 2025 Color System That Makes Any Design 'Work'

This is a new color system for 2025, that you can apply to ANY graphic design!

In today’s fast-moving creative industry, color isn't just about aesthetics anymore—it's about functionality, clarity, and cross-platform performance. Most designers still use outdated color strategies rooted in beginner-level theory, but in 2025 and beyond, it's time to think deeper.

This video explores a powerful way to approach color in your design work—one that integrates visual hierarchy, UI/UX logic, and systematic thinking. It’s a must-watch for designers serious about developing a visual language that works across digital, print, packaging, branding, and beyond. Whether you're working in web design, interface design, or brand identity, understanding how to apply color as a functional tool will elevate the way you think—and the results you produce.

If you're ready to move beyond palettes and presets into a more thoughtful, results-driven approach to color, this is the shift you’ve been looking for.

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0:00 Are You Using Basic Color?
0:17 A Smarter Color System
1:25 Defining Color Roles
2:16 Intro Into The Color Map Matrix
4:10 Improving Your Workflow
5:29 Dropping Into The Color Map Matrix
6:23 Applying To The Design
7:00 Adding Flow and Rhythm
7:35 Test Tes Test

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[donniedamato]

The design systems practice calls these "semantic color tokens" and we've been doing this for a while to support things like dark mode. Thanks for raising the concept to your audience.

[mortentefre]

Thank you so much for pointing out colors to look out for. Orange and green are in my experience two prime examples of becoming vibrant on screen to dull on print. Even scewed. 😊

[tomoliverharrison]

The end design looks like a textbook example of the 60/30/10 rule! In web design the CTAs are always that 10% because it pops and draws the eye. Not hating - I thought this was good stuff, but felt sort of like an alternative explanation of the 60/30/10 rule as opposed to something brand new?

Still all about colour harmonies, drawing the eye and periods of rest. I just mean that those old ‘basic’ rules are still super relevant. Suppose it’s just the nature of YouTube and having to chuck in a bit of hyperbole for the ol’ algorithm.

[DarshikapawanPatidar]

Bro you are literally crazy. How can someone do this? Good editing with this good content with nice voice, nice colour and the content also just wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[MIX]

Satori. the pickup pattern of your microphone is on the front (point) not the side as you have it on the video... You can move the microphone done to your chest and point it to your mouth.. approx 6-8 inches from your mouth... and that way we can see your face.... or you can place it on the side (left or right) and point it to your also 6-8 inches.... just a suggestion... You sound perfect now!! just cant see your face...

[pixelbricks-design]

Awesome advice. Thank you so much. But the editing on these videos is next

[ipa_stor]

It's so easy to mess up with even a great color palette.
Update: that color matrix is a great tip, thanks, 2:50 I like the Toyota poster.

[andynonimuss]

Actually my eye is drawn immediately to the orange action button and orange block on the face first, then to the MUSSx logo and then my eye moves down to the lower half of the design. I know a lot of designers try to create all of these formulas for design and color, and some do help, but overall my eye for color is the final judge and I simply rely on that in the end.

[nycgraphist]

With all due respect but there is nothing new about this approach. Being deliberate with your color choices is how it should be done. Always. The palette in the video is still Split-Complementary (orange vs. the split of navy and aqua) and based on the Color Wheel. Why adjusting the hue, saturation or brightness is considered a new system is perplexing really

[VivekJ]

I think I should consider colours as clothes, how you wear clothes shows your personality, another informative video as usual 👍👍

[cagr]

Discovered and subbed at the same time.

[christianbeck]

Hello Satori Graphics,

I hope you're doing well! My name is Christian Beck, and I’m an aspiring graphic designer currently working on improving my skills and building a solid foundation in the field. I’ve been following your work for a while, and I really admire your design style, creativity, and the impact you've made in the industry.

I'm reaching out to ask if you'd be open to mentoring me as I continue to grow as a designer. I'm eager to learn—not just the technical side of design, but also the creative process, industry insights, and how to build a sustainable career in this space. I truly believe your guidance could make a significant difference in my journey.

I understand your time is valuable, so I’d be grateful for any level of support you’re comfortable offering—whether that’s occasional feedback, short check-ins, or even just answering a few questions from time to time.

Please let me know if this is something you’d consider. I’d love the opportunity to learn from you.
Thank you for your time and consideration!

Warm regards,
Christian Beck

[Al-ImprovEd]

Awesome as usual. I wish you would tackle motion graphics as well?

[montsergirl]

Love this! Going to give it a try, thank you as always Tom!😊

[tekrocker]

What app or program did you use for the motion graphics at 8:44?

[yoily_weinberger]

Can you please make a video on logo systems? What is it? How does it work? And how can I achieve it best?

[robinpowell]

This just feels like re naming ui design practices.

[KayWilliamsInMississippi]

Interesting concept. I’m gonna try it. Thank you!

[RKIMPRESSIONS]

Can you share a similar experience or creation?

[aidea.solutions]

Satori, mate. Starting a colour-related vid with B&W and following it by saying Blue and showing Teal is rude.