JOURNAL

Welcome to my journal where you'll find articles on: the future of colour + design; the inspirations behind cutting edge human-design projects; and the power of using colour & design psychology to positively impact how people feel, think and behave. Enjoy! Looking for something particular? Pop it into Search.

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Chinese New Year… the significance of red

Gong hei fat choy! It’s Chinese New Year, and red is everywhere! But have you ever wondered why ...
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Valentine’s Day: Going Beyond Red

Every year, an estimated 250 million roses are grown worldwide for Valentine’s Day. A staggering number that demonstrates ...
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How can sustainability and colour trends coexist?

How can we be sustainable and still use colour trends is up there as one of the biggest ...
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The top 5 pitfalls to avoid when it comes to colour trends

Who doesn’t feel at least a little curious about what the seasonal or annual colour trends are going ...
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What inspired a deep dive into colour trends

Have you ever been excited to hear the latest Colour of the Year or the newest seasonal colour ...
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Which 2026 Colour of the Year speaks to you?

Every year, Colour of the Year announcements land with a lot of expectation. Companies and forecasters position their ...
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Colour Vs Light… which is more important?

There’s one question I’m asked time and again by my colour and design students, design professionals, lighting designers, ...
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How is Colour Psychology Different to Other Colour Modalities?

Have you ever searched online for information about colour psychology, only to be met with a flood of ...
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7 ways I use Colour & Design Psychology in my consulting 

I am often asked by designers and other creative professionals how they can bring colour and design psychology ...
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Why you can’t learn colour psychology off the internet 

I was interviewed on a podcast aimed at interior designers, and during our conversation the host mentioned that ...
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Colour & design surgery… why are Halloween colours orange and black?

This is part of the colour & design surgery series, answering questions from clients and readers. Question: “Why ...
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Diwali… festival of lights and colour

Diwali is one of India's most important cultural festivals, celebrated across the nation and worldwide by the Indian ...
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