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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The super smart Wimbledon sponsorship (that didn’t exist)

Every year during Wimbledon, I head to Wimbledon Village to look at the shop fronts. The whole place ...
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Happy International Colour Day!

OK, so full disclaimer here, 21st March isn’t officially recognised as International Colour Day. The AIC (International Colour ...
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St Patrick’s Day – Why Green…?

If I asked you what's the first colour that comes to mind when you think of Ireland, it's ...
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Find your Colour & Design Psychology Consultant

Over the past few years, Applied Colour & Design Psychology has become an established specialism in the creative ...
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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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