I was invited to dicuss evidence-based colour psychology on The Daily Edition, Channel 7, on 2 July 2015. The Daily Edition is hosted by Sally Obermeder and Tom Williams. In this discussion, I focused on evidence-based colour strategies and…
I was asked to contribute evidence-based information about colour in aircraft design for this article. The article appear in a trade journal for the aircraft industry. ‘Design Psychology’ explored the various design factors that contribute to passenger satisfaction including colour…
New York-based journal Color Research and Application published my peer-reviewed paper: ‘Colour, contrast and Gestalt theories of perception: The impact in contemporary visual communications design’. Color Research and Application, 40 (1), pp85-92. The paper explores the key roles that colour…
Colour as Code: Obscure Dialect or Lingua Franca? This is the title of one of two chapters I contributed to a recently published book. ‘Researching the visual: Demystifying ‘the picture that worth a thousand words’ was edited by Arianne Rourke and Vaughn…
Elements and Principles of Design: Tools to Identify, Analyse and Evaluate the Visual. This is the title of one of two chapters I contributed to a recently published book. ‘Researching the visual: Demystifying ‘the picture that worth a thousand words’ was…
This course explored theories of colour and focused on colour application across applied design, architecture and in cultural contexts. The course examined colour application and the way in which colour has the capacity to convey meaning often more effectively than…
Prue Lewington wrote this tongue-in-cheek Telegraph article about the “best dress” a woman can own. Drawing on input from fashion experts, the article focussed on finding a dress that conveyed a professional look while also contributing to a slimmer silhouette.…
Designing with Colour I and Designing with Colour II are two courses that I developed which focused on theories about colour and evidence-based colour strategies for application in applied design, interior design and the built environment. These two courses intermingled key colour…
This Branding & Marketing course was developed specifically for creative people and small businesses. The course provides practical strategies for creative people and small business to increase awareness of their brand, build critical mass in the marketplace and turn their…
Design Perspectives is a 12-week course that explores the past, present and future of design from practical and theoretical perspectives. Students examine design theories and concepts; explore the language of design and a range of design applications and techniques drawn from…
