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…
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…
Radio National program – Blueprint for Living – Vividness As a designer and evidence-based colour consultant, I was interviewed by Jonathan Green on his Radio National program: Blueprint for Living – Vividness. Jonathan delved into art, science and psychology of…
Evidence-based colour strategies can help achieve objectives beyond aesthetics in interior design for commercial, corporate and residential projects. Some of the outcomes colour can help to achieve in interior design include: Encourage greater engagement and interaction, especially in public spaces…
Urban Supergraphics | Murals Colour interventions with purpose, urban supergraphics and murals are cost-neutral passive design elements that can achieve a range of positive outcomes: Enliven, transform and activate underused public areas; Encourage and enhance engagement; Serve as a landmark for…
I provide evidence-based corporate colour assessment and brand colour strategies for existing corporate colours and new logo design development. Brand and corporate colours need to achieve a number of diverse objectives: Colours need to appear compatible with corporate values and…
Colour Design Seminar – Strategies to improve Environmental Visual Literacy in Aged Care Facilities. This colour design seminar focussed on environmental visual literacy and colour/contrast strategies that can improve the interface between environmental design and users. Environmental visual literacy relates…
Colour scheme for a Dementia Unit – This project involved providing evidence-based colour and contrast insight to the team responsible for the design of the Fraser McDonald Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. This dementia unit is located at Auckland City Hospital, Auckland…
Colour/Contrast Strategies to Improve Environmental Visual Literacy Universal Design Symposium – 26 October 2016. ANZ Viaducts Events Centre, Auckland. Environmental visual literacy occurs at the interface between design and users. It relates to the way in which users ‘read’ visual…
Seminar on Environmental Visual Literacy – New Zealand dates: 25 October 2016 – NZ Health Design Council, Auckland 26 October 2016 – Auckland District Health Board (ADHB), Auckland 27 October 2016 – Industry organisations including BUPA, Oceania, Arvida The seminar…
