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…
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…
I discussed responses to colour in this ABC interview with Richard Glover. Drive program with Richard Glover on 12 February 2019. This interview arose due to recently published research. The findings that suggested we may feel less pain if we…
In conjunction with the Colour Collective, I continue to deliver Colour Fundamentals Workshops. This is essentially Colour 101 and represents a great starting point for people who would like to know more about basic colour theory and application. For a…
This article discussed the impact of colour on behaviour in the built environment. It was based on a Design Speaks talk that I gave in Melbourne in August 2018. The article was published in Artichoke Magazine. The national magazine of…
This project involved developing an array of packaging colours for an Australian-based skincare startup. In-Flight Magic is currently developing skincare products for travel and is due to launch in March 2019. An interesting project, the client required packaging colours that…
I work with Nadine Donazzan of DNA Design to provide evidence-based facade colour strategies, colour scheme options and reports for private residences, strata apartment buildings and commercial buildings. External façade colour schedules for small to large strata buildings. Internal fitout…
