colour symbolism
If one colour oozes opulence, decadence and luxury it has to be purple. No surprise it was favoured by early royalty. Given they saw themselves as God’s representatives on earth, purple communicates, on a psychological level, a connection with the higher spiritual self.
Read MoreHistorically, purple or violet was only available to royalty and the very wealthy because it was so expensive to make. Psychologically purple communicates spiritual reflection and connection.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year. You’ve received your invitation to your work Christmas party. You’re all excited… but have you given any thought to what colour are you going to wear?
Read MoreIn Western society, designers, media and retailers often state black is slimming, yet they don’t explain what they base this on… This got me thinking about the properties of black in relation to this commonly held belief.
Read MoreGiven the global village we are now living in and how easy it is to get your products and services in front of a global market, have you stopped to consider the message your choice of colour may be saying to those from different cultures?
Read MoreThis is part of the colour & design surgery series, answering questions from clients and readers. Question: “Do world events influence color trends?” – reader, Ke Robinson.
Read MoreThis is part of the colour & design surgery series, answering questions from clients and readers. Question: “How is colour understood differently in different cultures?” – reader, Melissa Lessi.
Read MoreWhen HRH Queen Elizabeth II attended the wedding of her grandson, Prince William to Catherine Middleton, she wore striking gold. Was she expressing how she felt, purely symbolic or just sheer coincidence?
Read MoreDo you recognise these shoes and its maker? The one and only Christian Louboutin. The red sole has become so synonymous with the Christian Louboutin brand that you only have to see a flash of red to know it is the much coveted Louboutin. That’s the power of colour in a brand. No logo, no…
Read MoreOver Christmas I had the opportunity to travel to The Gambia, West Africa, leaving the snow behind to bathe in the beautiful sunshine.
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