The article, ‘Traditional colour theory in design context: A focus on value’ was published in the Journal of the International Colour Association, Issue 32, pp29-43 – January 2023. Tonal value plays a key role in applied design and design of…
Radio interview ABC Radio – Dr Zena O’Connor, 1 December 2022 Over the last decades, many articles have focussed on the idea of using colour as a visual deterrent for cigarette smoking. Aside from printing slogans such as ‘Smoking Kills’…
This project was a collaboration between Hamidreza Sheibani (researcher and adjunct lecturer at department of Architecture and Urban Planning Technical, University of Tehran) and Zena O’Connor. The full paper was presented at the AIC conference, Toronto, Canada, June 2022, and…
The corridors on each level of this multi-storey apartment building are relatively long with grey carpet and white walls. Currently, the length of the corridors and bland white and grey scheme conveys an institutional impression. In addition, the lack of…
This meeting report focused on papers presented at the AIC Study Group on Environmental Colour Design at the International Colour Association conference in 2021. My paper focused on variations between specified colour and perceived colour: ‘Specified colour vs. perceived colour:…
Honoured to have six chapters published in the Encyclopedia of Color Science and Technology: The 2021 edition of ECST is edited by Renzo Shamey, Director of Color Science & Imaging, NSCU & President, Inter-Society Color Council. The earlier edition of ECS&T…
I was invited to present this paper at the Environmental Colour Design Group session at the AIC2021 – Milan conference, 30 August to 3 September. In addition, I presented ‘Data visualization: The power and persuasive capacity of colour’ plus I…
This project involved developing developing strata building façade colour options for an apartment complex in Lane Cove. A range of exterior façade colour options were explored which enhanced the main entrance area and garage entry. The colour scheme options included…
Thank you so much for your presentation, it was incredibly valuable from the perspective of an architect. It would be great to connect and keep in touch with someone of your calibre. Nic Van Der Nol, architect, Melbourne, Australia. Demystifying…
The brief for this project for Haugstad Møbel focused on evidence-based colour design recommendations relating to the design and manufacture of dental cabinets. Specifically, evidence-based colour design recommendations that may help to lower people’s anxiety within the context of dental…
