Colour in the built environment has the capacity to add a sense of joy and happiness. In light of this, I was honoured to participate in the panel discussion ‘The Architecture of Happiness’. This Architecture Hub panel discussion was held…
I was honoured to be asked to deliver a keynote plenary lecture at AIC2019, the conference of the International Colour Association. The conference was held in Buenos Aires, 14 to 17 October 2019. The plenary lecture focused on the roles…
It was a treat to deliver some colour sessions at Deicke Richards Architects and spend a day with the team in Brisbane. In Session #1, I started the session by recapping colour fundamentals. This was followed by a colour sorting…
Effective colour design is imperative in aged care and healthcare for reasons beyond aesthetics. In these settings, well-considered colour design can help achieve these outcomes: Improve environmental visual literacy Encourage and improve engagement; Support orientation and wayfinding; Assist with the…
I’m excited about my ongoing collaboration with Norna, which commenced in October 2018. There have been some very exciting developments lately. On 4 June 2019, Norna has entered into a collaboration with George Washington University with the intention of initiating…
Evidence-based information Depending on context, specific colour strategies have the capacity to influence affective, evaluative and behavioural response. In workplace design, colour and contrast can be used to achieve a number of aims: • Attract and/or divert attention to specific…
Some of the new Colour Apps + Tools available online make colour design and creativity a breeze. This workshop provides hands-on introduction to some of the best new colour apps and tools available online and via the Apple store. In…
Along with my Colour Collective Sydney co-founders, we celebrated International Colour Day on 21 March. Our International Colour Day event focused on colour in architecture and design. Our keynote speaker was Nuha Saad, a Sydney-based installation artist and sculptor. Nuha’s…
In these workshops, participants explore Evidence-based Colour Psychology. Specifically, the origins of Colour Psychology and evidence-based research findings and information about human responses to colour. Practical exercises are blended with information that is relevant, reliable and scientifically-robust. As a result,…
This TV interview focused on responses to colour was broadcast on the Daily Edition, Channel 7 on Wednesday 20 February. In this interview with Sally Obermeder and Ryan Phelan, I talked about a range of evidence-based responses to colour. The…
