Travel Posters Colorful Palettes For Inspiration
July 31, 2013
I was perusing the Huffington Post when I spotted the story (link at the bottom) on vintage travel posters and was reminded of some of the wonderful posters that we came […]
Inorganic Blue Keeping Your Home Cool In The Future
May 23, 2013
This is really exciting news. I wonder how long it will be before we see the practical application of this new blue pigment. Some laboratory testing involves outcomes that are not […]
Art Deco in The 20s, 30s, And 2013.
April 18, 2013
By now you may have heard that Brooks Brothers has put together a Great Gatsby inspired collection of suits just in time for the movie release. I am especially excited about […]
It Has Been Said That Purple People Are Easy To Live With But Hard To Know.
March 25, 2013
As we all know, color is a fundamental element in makeup choice, specifically the undertone of the makeup. To better understand undertone it is important to note that there are essentially […]
The Shocking Nude That Changed America
February 28, 2013
As a color/design consultant, forecaster and author, I always look to the art world for inspiration and direction, especially shows and exhibits that are garnering much attention in the art world. […]
What Looks Lavender But Is Actually Blue?
February 14, 2013
Have you heard of the Stroop Effect?
Wikipedia states that “The Stroop effect is a demonstration of interference in the […]
Neanderthal Sees Red: A Love Story Of Sorts
July 25, 2012
From the beginning of time red has been deeply ingrained in the human mind as a signal to act or re-act, to fight or flee. It is the color of life-sustaining […]
Eating A Fruit And Vegetable Rainbow Makes For A Rosy Glow
March 14, 2012
One question I get asked a lot is “Can the color of fruit and vegetables be an indicator of their healing powers?”
[…]Milky Way White Like Snow Falling On Cedars In The Late Day
January 19, 2012
In my book Color: Messages and Meanings, I discuss color families and the messages they are sending. In color studies white is described as pure and pristine. As in the utter […]
Radical Uniform Redesign
September 22, 2011
During an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, I mentioned the college football uniform changes I had been seeing. Apparently I was not the only one who took notice. Dave Sheinin digs […]