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The Color Authority™S7E01 Sense of Place with Reyes Ríos + Larraín ArquitectosThis first episode of 2026 of The Color Authority podcast features an in-depth conversation with Salvador Reyes and Josefina Larrain of the Mérida-based studio Reyes Rios + Larrain Arquitectos. The discussion centres on the studio’s philosophy of "living heritage," where they restore historic Yucatecan haciendas and manor houses not as static monuments, but as functional, contemporary spaces that preserve ancestral knowledge and memory.Design Studio based in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, founded by architect Salvador Reyes Ríos and Josefina Larraín Lagos. Since 2001, they have equally devoted themselves to contemporary architectural design and restoration of old hac...
2026-01-2753 min
The Color Authority™S6E11 Cultural Memory with Lameice Abu AkerJerusalemite designer Lameice Abu Aker creates at the intersection of emotional resonance and cultural memory, exploring how form, color, and material embody the poetry of domestic rituals. Now based between Jerusalem and Milan, where she earned her Master’s in Furniture Design from Politecnico di Milano, her work fuses Mediterranean nostalgia with sculptural whimsy.In 2021, she founded Ornamental by Lameice, a studio dedicated to glassware that blurs the line between sculpture and tableware. Collaborating closely with a family of artisans in the Palestinian village of Jaba’, where glassblowing is a centuries-old tradition, Lameice introduced an unprecedented palette of p...
2025-12-1641 min
The Color Authority™S6E10 Biomimicry Futures with Geraldine WharryGeraldine Wharry is one of the world's leading Fashion Futurists. As a Regenerative Futures Architect, she helps partners decode emergence and implement change, whilst adopting strategies leveraging creative, systemic and environmental imperatives.Trusted by organisations ranging from Nike, Samsung, Afterpay, Christian Dior to Seymour Powell, Geraldine's blend of strategic, regenerative and creative foresight has been applied across fashion, beauty, technology, sustainability, culture, media, gaming, the arts, health, travel and industrial design. Geraldine is also a regular speaker on stages ranging from SXSW to the Adidas global headquarters. Her views on a future of fashion that s...
2025-11-1857 min
The Color Authority™S6E09 Modular Color with Sofia IlmonenThis first autumn podcast episode features Finnish fashion designer Sofia Ilmonen, who discusses her approach to creating modular, transformable garments that can be reshaped and reassembled like building blocks. Ilmonen details how her use of simple square or rectangular modules contributes to her sustainability goals. She also explains her focus on "sizeless" garments aiming to increase longevity by addressing the poor fit, which she identifies as one of the biggest reasons for discarding clothing. Sofia Ilmonen is a fashion designer whose work centres on modular, transformable clothing that merges sustainability with innovative garment design. At the core o...
2025-10-2842 min
The Color Authority™S6E08 Growing Color with Laura LuchtmanLaura Luchtman talks to TCA about her journey from fast fashion to sustainable fashion looking for a greater purpose. She experiments with natural pigments and materials, always searching for solutions to problems that exist in the fashion and textile industry. In this episode, Laura explains how she experiments with color-growing bacteria and how this process creates a new aesthetic, researching to answer that big question: can our what we wear heal us? Laura Luchtman was born in the Netherlands where she lives and works in Rotterdam. She is a textile and surface designer investigating the social, cultural, a...
2025-09-3044 min
Andermans VerenZomerveren 2025 Uitzending 10 augustusZomerveren 2025 Uitzending 10 augustusOpname 6 juli 2025 deel 2 Het Theater, BlaricumEsther van Hees en Jochem BraatDaar gaat ze (Jan Savenberg)Judith Nieken en Theo Danes met light verseHet klasje van Frank met Esmee Detmers en Ruth ElingsEsther van Hees en Jochem BraatOnze kerk wordt afgebroken (Michel van der Plas/Joop Stokkermans)De Noorderzon scheen (Kees van Kooten / Jean-Michel Rivat / Michel Delpech)De man die zelfmoord wilde plegen (Guus Vleugel / Joop Stokkermans)Ik rijd soms door de stad (Paul van Vliet/Rob van Kreeveld)Nazomer (Drs...
2025-08-1158 min
The Color Authority™S6E07 Color Out of Context with Nieves ContrerasNieves Contreras talks about what inspires her and how she wants to take design, material and in particular color out of context. She explains how material and processing have become part of the innovative brand Lladrò, what are the challenges for the Spanish design market in the next years and how AI may influence the return to true craftsmanship. Graduated in Industrial Design as well as a Master's in Design Management from UPV in Valencia. She has developed a significant part of her professional career in Paris, France, collaborating with product design studios, creating designs and artistic di...
2025-07-2948 min
The Color Authority™S6E06 Decolonization of Color with Mohamad BaitieIn this very frank and open conversation Mohamad Baitie talks about how color reflects cultural heritage, the decolonization of design, and the desire to be seen. This podcast is a look into Middle Eastern aesthetics challenging Western norms and reclaiming visual identity. With a master’s Degree in interior architecture, Mohamad Baitie has an expansive knowledge of color, color forecasting, color design and architectural coatings. Mohamad was born in Lebanon and grew up in Accra, Ghana, constantly moving with the family and being exposed to different cultures. His first encounter with color came through a dual interaction, Sma...
2025-06-2449 min
De Interieur Club Podcast#175: Kleur is emotie deel 3 - Interieurarchitect Remi VersteegIn deze aflevering van Kleur is Emotie spreekt kleurexpert Judith van Vliet met architect Remi Versteeg van Beyond Space. Ze duiken in zijn visie op kleur, materiaalgebruik en waarom grijs juist zo krachtig kan zijn. Remi vertelt over iconische projecten als de Schiphol Lounge, de Blurring Zone en zijn bekroonde ontwerp voor Sony Music.Wat is de rol van kleur in zijn ontwerpproces, en hoe durf je uitgesproken keuzes te maken? Ook hoor je Remi’s eerste kleurherinnering én welke kleur hij zelf het liefst vermijdt. Een boeiend gesprek over intuïtie, emotie en het creëren v...
2025-06-2322 min
The Color Authority™S6E05 Trend Curation with Cécile PoignantThis episode is filled with information on intentional trends within a variety of industries yet with a special focus on the culinary industry. Cécile talks to us about how the the trend forecasting industry has changed with the current speed of information reaching us and how this has resulted more in trend provocation whereas there is a great need for trend curation to truly help out businesses in finding answers in a difficult economical climate. Cécile Poignant is French, born and raised in Paris. She is a futurist specializing in contemporary lifestyles for the past 35 yea...
2025-05-2746 minAndermans VerenUitzending Zondag 18 mei 2025 Jaren 70Speellijst Zondag 18 mei 2025 Jaren 70Een paus van vijfentwintig (Gaaikema) Seth Gaaikema 3’30 Van de Lp Seth en Willeke inScheveningen Philips 6423 009Paulus de Pilkabouter (Brink/Bokkinga) Jos Brink 3’30 Van de LP Tekstpierement in Ontroerendgoed Negram SPLQ 161Evviva il papa (Raspoet) Hugo Raspoet 4’29 Van de cd Verzameld één Ariola 74321 215082De poort (J. de Corte) Judith Damsté 2’13 Eigen opnameToen ik naakt was (De Corte) Jules de Corte 1’57 Eigen opnameAl was het (R. Chrispijn/E. van der Wurff) Herman van Veen 3’08 Van de cd Goed voor een glimlachHarlekijn 847 019-2De dagsluiter...
2025-05-1953 min
The Color Authority™S6E04 Milano Unfolded with Evelien ReichTogether with design hunter Evelien Reich, we dive into the essence of Milan Design Week 2025. She shares her favorite installations, the standout colors, materials and textures of the week. Which are the key themes that defined this year’s edition and how has Milan Design Week changed over the past years? Listen to our conversation on all that is Milano!Evelien Reich is the editor-in-chief of MANERA Benelux, a new English-language addition to the MANERA family, that is set to launch in September. With a decades-long career in media, she has built up extensive expertise in design an...
2025-04-2954 min
De Interieur Club Podcast#167: Kleur is emotie deel 1 - interieurontwerper Linda LagrandIn deze eerste aflevering van de speciale serie Kleur is emotie spreekt kleurexpert Judith van Vliet met interieurontwerper Linda Lagrand. Ze duiken samen in de wereld van kleurherinneringen, culturele verschillen in kleurbeleving, en hoe je kleur inzet om emotie en balans in een interieur te brengen. Linda vertelt openhartig over haar eigen internationale jeugd, het belang van verzadiging en nuance, en waarom ze een witte muur een gemiste kans vindt. Ze deelt inspirerende voorbeelden uit projecten waarin kleur de hoofdrol speelt. Een must-listen voor elke interieurprofessional die kleur bewuster wil toepassen!De...
2025-04-2128 min
The Color Authority™S6E03 Color Down Under with Bree BanfieldAustralian Bree Banfield shares with us her passion for color surprises in interiors, how color comes intuitively to her and how the light down under changes the color game completely. Listen to our conversation and receive valuable insights to the color selection process for home interiors. With an extensive career spanning 30 years, Bree Banfield is an Interior Designer renowned for her expertise in trend forecasting and styling. A maestro in color, Bree approaches each project with a commitment to creating aesthetically appealing and emotionally rich spaces. Her projects, marked by surprises in color, pattern play, and innovative u...
2025-03-2547 min
Simply Briefed9. Is AI changing the psychology of color?Color shapes how we feel, act, and buy—but what happens when AI starts choosing the palette? In this episode, Kristine Lium talks to Judith van Vliet, founder of The Color Authority, about how AI is transforming color in branding and design. From cultural cues to emotional impact, this is a bold look at the future of color-powered creativity.Key Topics:AI and color psychology in brandingCultural + emotional influence of colorHow AI shifts design processesThe human role in AI-driven creativityGuest: Judith van Vliet, Color expert & founder of The Color Authority...
2025-02-2625 min
The Color Authority™S6E02 Color Camouflage with Melania Chavarría NuñoIn this episode Melania shares her story about how she went from being too much to finding her own voice, how color became the main driver in her work and how she wants to bridge the gap between the intrinsic variety of Mexican culture and the world of the arts. Learn about how she expresses these elements through her own body and person. Fashion and Textile Designer with a degree from Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión (CDMX) and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp, Belgium).Born and raised in Mexico City, she...
2025-02-2550 min
The Color Authority™S6E01 Chasing Reality with Michell LottWhich way better to start the new season than with Brazilian creative Michell Lott. In this episode, Michell shares insights on how he uses color to stay in touch with his emotions to navigate life more easily, how warm colors increase happiness for 2025 and how AI allows him to work quicker yet without taking over his creativity. Based in São Paulo, the multidisciplinary creator has made a name for himself by envisioning and delivering majestic, immersive, colorful, and playful productions that capture the spirit of the times in striking visuals – whether for campaigns and editorials, installations in c...
2025-01-2145 min
The Color Authority™S5E10 Color Devotion with Maye RuizIn this final podcast for 2024, TCA spoke to interior designer Maye Ruiz, the Mexican queen of color about the perfect color combination, listening to the genius loci of a house, breaking color myths, imposter syndrome, and how color is her religion in life. Maye Ruiz, the creative mind and founder of MAYE, an interior design studio established in 2021, has rapidly established herself as a trailblazer in the design industry. A proud graduate of Universidad de la Salle Bajío in 2008, Maye combines her solid academic foundation with a visionary approach to interior design. In 2023, she was awarded by...
2024-12-1751 min
The Color Authority™S5E09 Design Activism with Fernando LaposseFernando Laposse is not only a true inspiration but a great storyteller. His designs are constructed throughout deep levels of culture, challenges, heritage and his great love for his home country Mexico. During our interview we talked about the essential importance of provenance, material, natural pigment and showcasing the story of indigenous communities and their daily struggles through his design work. Fernando Laposse is a Mexican designer with a degree in product design from Central St. Martins. His practice is material driven and focuses on transforming humble materials into refined design pieces, promoting their regenerative possibilities and t...
2024-11-2649 min
The Color Authority™S5E08 Color Rebellion with MasquespacioIn this very open and frank conversation, Christophe speaks about how color influences their projects, what are crucial elements for the success of their work and the difficulties they came across on their design journey and the challenge to innovate and pick projects that reflect their values. Connection, Rebellion, Artisan and Sensory, that is what Masquespacio is all about. Christophe Penasse was born the 4th of March 1983 in a small city next to the capital of Belgium, Brussels. Since a very young age his mother taught him to be a saver. Something that motivates him to sell h...
2024-10-2952 min
The Color Authority™S5E07 Totally Obsessed with TrendstefanThere is a reason why I picked this title and you hear that when you listen to the conversation. Stefan is a true trend hunter who never stops searching for the new as his curiosity brings him to over 30 fairs a year. In this interview we talk about what is trending right now, what is coming and we wonder about what the future may bring when it comes to color and its application. Stefan ”Trendstefan” Nilsson is one of Sweden’s and Scandinavia’s most influential trend experts. Constantly on foot, he visits fairs and world cities to scout...
2024-08-2751 min
The Color Authority™S5E06 Rethinking Color with Anna StarmerAnna Starmer talked to TCA about her vision on the future of color being more value-based where homogenous colors have no place and we select colors that fit our values, that are beautiful and endure the test of time. Anna Starmer has been guiding brand colour direction for over 25 years. Her colour library, client palettes and Luminary colour publications reveal the future thinking that will shape the future of colour and materials. She is a board member of the British Textile Colour Group, Intercolor and Interfilliere Salon de la Lingerie Paris. And sits on the colour futures p...
2024-07-301h 01
The Color Authority™S5E05 Brutal Honesty with Zuzanna SkalskaWith Zuzanna we talk about just everything that is strategic design thinking to how to get out of our comfort zone to color-matching in plastics, to being the only woman in the room and how businesses need to understand that their brand is made of people. And all that while being brutally honest.Zuzanna started her career in 1998 at Philips Design and for years she contributed with SignalS of Change analyses to international visionary design projects. Then for almost 15 years she was involved in Design Management & Trends consultancy at a leading Dutch design consultancy Vanberlo (today part...
2024-06-2554 min
The Color Authority™S5E04 Breaking the Average with Lidi BusIt is always super fun to talk to fellow Dutchies. Lidi Bus talked about her journey as an artist, how she came about her inflatable design and their colorful combination but also about vulnerability and her quest to break free from average. Born Dutch, Lidi designs and fabricates unique inflatable props and set pieces, definitely not modern art to be stared at in silence. Her creations are striking expressions of applied art aimed at fashion, interior design, product presentations, photo shoots and events. Inflatable items with specific dimensions and colors can be created on request. Break free f...
2024-05-2841 min
The Color Authority™S5E03 Design Experience with Xiaojing HuangXiaojing is the first person on the podcast to talk with an Asian perspective on color, design experience and CMF as she talks about the many differences between eastern and western consumer trends, preferences and color perceptions. As one of the most well-known CMF designers in China, Xiaojing will give her view on what is happening in the field and not just in China. Xiaojing Huang is a renowned design strategist and trend expert, strategy director and partner of YANG DESIGN, chief editor of China Design Trends Report.Winner of Red Dot Design Award, IDEA a...
2024-04-3056 min
The Color Authority™S5E02 Breaking Stereotypes with Ghalia ElsrakbiIn this podcast, Ghalia will talk about how she is creating a platform for the under-represented narratives in the design world in her region, the Middle East and how she is keen on breaking design stereotypes. How can color be used as a tool to surpass digital censorship so designers may speak up and communicate what they stand for? Ghalia Elsrakbi is a design professional, researcher, and design educator. After obtaining her a Master's degree in Design at the Sandberg Institute, Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, she joined the post-academic interdisciplinary program " Design Negation" at Jan van E...
2024-03-2649 min
The Color Authority™S5E01 Nourishing Tradition with Laura ToftsPart of learning about color is understanding it's many facets and cultural meanings. Laura Tofts passionately shares her perspective on color from a southern African point of view, describing Zimbabwe's color symbolism across pattern, natural pigments and minerals. Her goal is to bring global color conversations to Africa and spread its traditions with the world. Born 47 years ago in Zimbabwe to British immigrants, Laura grew up in the Capital City Harare and completed her High School education there. In 1996, after completing Tertiary studies in Linguistics and Tourism, Laura moved to Brighton, Sussex, UK and gained experience in va...
2024-02-2751 min
The Color Authority™S4E11 Honoring Identity with Jessica BantomThis is a conversation every designer should be listening to as Jessica Bantom and I address the elephant in the room, designing inclusively for a more equitable world in which culture, identity and humanity is honoured. But how may you start that conversation at work or with your client? Jessica speaks from her own experience and research when she says, listen and just ask the questions to that person that indeed is so different from you. What role does color play in honouring identity? Jessica Bantom is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) practitioner and workplace strategist w...
2023-12-1256 min
The Color Authority™S4E10 Color Abundance with Andreea HarteaHow does our past influence the perception we have of our world today? Where does color stand in our daily perception of things and more importantly, how do we select the correct colors that truly make us feel good? Andreea Hartea will explain how we perceive color and how to select the right color for ourselves and our clients. Andreea Hartea was born in Romania and currently lives and works in Italy where in early 2020, she established RAH Colour Consulting Studio collaborating with architecture firms, interior designers, and international companies. She studied Visual Arts at NABA and c...
2023-11-1449 min
The Color Authority™S4E09 Color Statements with Claudia CándanoWhat is happening in the world of fashion, what colors prevail and where does Mexican fashion stand in all of this? Claudia Cándano talks about her passion for fashion and how she incorporates color at ELLE while she is key on taking fashion to a broader audience. With more than 14 years of experience in the world of fashion and lifestyle journalism, Claudia Cándano began her career at InStyle Mexico as Fashion Editor, where she headed one of the most successful and proactive fashion teams in the Mexican publishing industry. This experience and the consolidation of her...
2023-10-1744 min
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability140: Dan Kittredge Regenpreneur Story - Organizing Around the Quality of our FoodPromotional Links: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Description: In this captivating episode, we sit down with Dan Kittredge, the visionary founder of the Bionutrient Foundation, to explore his inspiring journey in regenerative agriculture and the pursuit of food quality. Dan's day, a blend of soil advocacy and paper-writing, reflects his passion for quality food. His infectious enthusiasm emanates from a deep desire to make a positive global impact. Discover how his upbringing on...
2023-09-291h 03
The Color Authority™S4E08 Empowerment through Color with Lisa Maria PippusHow can you empower yourself with color and bring out the best of yourself? Lisa Maria Pippus explains how she helps her clients in selecting the right color palette to literally shine and portrait what they want to stand for. In this podcast episode you will learn about terms like color DNA, archetypes and personal branding. Lisa Maria Pippus, born Canadian, living in Berlin, studied fashion in Toronto and Milan, empowers design and style professionals to speed-read their clients’ aesthetic preferences through the "Aesthetic Compass Inventory". Understanding the four aesthetic direction and their sub-types allows them to add...
2023-09-2654 min
The Color Authority™S4E07 Shaping Color Moods with Ruxandra DuruRuxandra Duru is the co-creator of Color Moods, a tool that shows you how to create color combinations but also how color influences your mood. In this conversation Ruxandra will testify to the power of color and the effects it has on our emotions, feelings and decisions. Ruxandra Duru researches, documents and experiments with color, beauty and mood.She currently lives and works in NYC. A third culture person, she was born in Romania, spent her childhood in Morocco, moved during her teens to Canada and in her mid-twenties to Barcelona, Spain where she resided u...
2023-07-2544 min
The Color Authority™S4E06 Accessibility via Color with Erika KelterHow can color be used to make devices more accessible, user-friendly without compromising the design? How important are sensory experiences in today's world and what role do neuro-aesthetics play in the field of CMF. Erika Kelter will share her thoughts on how we may use color, material and finish to create a more sensory experience in a tech world. As a Colors, Materials and Finishes Design Specialist Erika continues to foster her life-long passion for creating multisensory experiences through materials, colors, light, and texture, and understanding human sensory-emotional relations to objects and artifacts.Before obtaining an...
2023-06-2750 min
The Color Authority™S5E05 Enhancing Color by Light with Rodrigo FernandezAs many of you know, there is no color without light and this is why I interviewed Rodrigo Fernandez on how we can make color look sexy in a space, on a product and on any imaginable surface. We will also discuss the highlights of Milan Design Week's Euroluce and what color and light innovation was presented. Listen into our conversation to learn more about the deep relationship between color and lighting. Industrial Designer by ITESM Campus Ciudad de México, Rodrigo Fernandez Barajas has more than 15 years of experience offering lighting advice and consultancy to luxury ho...
2023-05-3040 min
The Color Authority™S4E04 Cinematic Emotions with Ilya ViryachevHow is designing color for animation and cinematics different than for physical products and spaces? Ilya will bring us along his journey in the world of games and animation as he explains how he applies storytelling through color in cinematic scenes. How do you create the unexpected through color while creating the right atmosphere for a scene? How do you use color to evoke emotion? Ilya Viryachev is an artist born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, who has spent his formative years in Vancouver, Canada and now living in Los Angeles, California.After having graduated from the Ar...
2023-04-2550 min
The Color Authority™S4E03 Hyperbolic Color with Serena ConfalonieriKnown for her colourful designs, Serena Confalonieri explains what inspires her and the important role that color plays in creating community, safety and change in neighbourhoods. Serena loves to break taboos in the world of design as she talks about controversial topics in our society. Milan-based designer and art director Serena Confalonieri works in the field of product, interior, graphic, and textile design, collaborating with companies and artisans of excellence both in Italy and abroad. Her strongly distinctive style is built around a graphic, colorful, and emotional vision, mixed with decorative hyperboles and geometric shapes. Unexpected subjects, c...
2023-03-2137 min
The Color Authority™S4E02 Speaking Material with Chris LefteriChris Lefteri invites us to the mysterious world of CMF. How do you bridge the gap between material industries and designers. Why does the material come first in the creative design process and what role does color play? What innovation is happening in the intrinsic world of materials and how does this relate to topics of circularity and recyclability? Material guy Chris Lefteri gives insight on how he builds stories around materials and the challenges he encounters in a world in search of sustainable materials. Chris Lefteri is an internationally recognised authority in materials and their application i...
2023-02-2150 min
Echo's uit De Kloof#7 - Directeur ZoWonen ziet hoe bewoners op een kale vloer leven, met vaak niet meer dan wat plastic stoelenHet aantal mensen met een huurachterstand groeit, ziet directeur Tom van Vliet van woningcorporatie ZoWonen in Geleen. Bij sommige bewoners ligt er niets op de grond en zit er geen verf op de muren. Ze leven noodgedwongen op plastic tuinstoelen. Volgens Van Vliet is de woningcorporatie meer en meer een vangnet geworden. In deze serie spreekt De Limburger met mensen die het gevoel hebben dat het wringt in de samenleving. Lees meer op delimburger.nl/dekloof.
2023-01-3109 min
The Color Authority™S4E01 Shining your Light with Judith van VlietThis is quite the unusual podcast for me.. as for the first time I am being interviewed myself by Keith Recker who beseeched, almost begged me to let the TCA fans get to know me better by turning the tables and allowing myself to be the interviewee. This fun conversation gives some insights into the mysterious world of color forecasting and its future, how you may identify color for clients and their brand but most importantly, what color can do for you on a personal level once you learn how to work with it. Color is life, color is...
2023-01-2450 min
The Color Authority™S03E15 Living your True Color with Mark WentworthWho was I born to be? That is the question we need to ask ourselves, less so, what is my life mission. Mark Wentworth will talk about how we all are born into a particular color and how that sets our natural path. An intriguing conversation about Mark his methodology called PsychoDynamics and how he brings people back to themselves as we all seem to have lost ourselves a little bit in this chaotic world. Why was the pandemic indigo and what is the color of 2023? Mark Wentworth has been studying and working with the healing power o...
2022-11-0154 min
The Color Authority™S03E14 Shooting Color with Ellen MirckHow did a Dutch fashion stylist end up in the Milan and how does she mix her northern upbringing and style with the Italian? Ellen tells her story through her styling work around the world using color, fabric and texture to create luxurious yet cool stylings. She loves mystery which can clearly be seen through her work for Vogue Arabia. Ellen explains what intrigues her so much about fashion and how color fits into that world. Ellen Mirck is a Dutch Fashion Stylist and sustainable editor based in Milan. She does fashion styling, art direction and brand co...
2022-10-1839 min
The Color Authority™S03E13 High on Color with Bethan Laura WoodBethan talks about her many inspirations deriving from spending time in different countries while travelling. She explains how she lets color speak to her designs and patterns while explaining the design processes of her latest creations. Her love for Mexico strongly comes forward in the conversation and how the Mexican color palette has influenced her work. Bethan has always had an interest in the relation between people and the object and how she can reinforce that relation through time, and of course, color. Bethan Laura Wood has run a multidisciplinary studio since 2009 characterised by materials investigation, artisan c...
2022-10-0448 min
The Color Authority™S03E12 Color Provocations with Keith ReckerKeith Recker is a color poet and you will hear that immediately when listening to this conversation, even if it's not all roses we talk about. Keith does not refrain from talking about how color continues to create political and social divides and often triggers consumers into buying promises not kept by brands. The mission of his latest book Deep Color is to indeed reveal the misperceptions on color and to disclose the truth about each color in the spectrum. Not all that is white is clean, simple and pure.. Keith Recker brings 35 years of adventuresome, insightful, mu...
2022-09-2046 min
The Color Authority™S03E11 Human Betterment by Design with Shashi CaanShashi Caan talks about the cultural color differences among the three continents that she has lived on, the application of color in architecture and her life mission to increase human betterment through color and design in the world. From generation gaps to the main design principles to futurist thinking, Shashi Caan her passion for her profession sparks through the entire conversation. Shashi is all about collaboration and understanding what is going on in the world to find solutions to today's problems. Shashi Caan is a distinguished thought leader for architectural design internationally. As a practitioner, design educator an...
2022-09-0656 min
The Color Authority™S03E10 What is Color with Judith van VlietWhat is Color? A question I ask all my guests on the podcast and the variety of answers has been amazing. It is such a basic question yet perhaps so hard to answer as color is such a complex topic and can have so many different meanings. Listen back to what my guests replied to this important question over the past year from their own perspectives working in design, architecture, science, food and psychology. Support the showThank you for listening! Follow us through our website or social media!https://www.thecolorauthority.c...
2022-08-1716 min
The Color Authority™S03E09 Color Kindredness with Patti CarpenterPatti Carpenter will talk color trends as she travels the world to places that inspire her. Actually, it is not the places that inspire her, it's the indigenous and how they work color in their artisan products from which we all can learn so much. Patti talks about what really keeps her going, her work in artisan development in countries around the world and her desire to bring more diversity to the world of design. From high Fashion to doing what truly matters to her, helping and supporting other creatives globally and bringing back the value of true artisan...
2022-08-0250 min
The Color Authority™S03E08 The Future of Color Forecasting with Leslie HarringtonWhen color-minded come together you have great conversations, proof again is my episode with Leslie Harrington. Leslie talks color strategy like very few and explains the major pitfalls in selecting color. She believes the future of color forecasting lays in data to validate intuitively made color choices. How will AI influence the jobs of color professionals and how can the two sit side by side? Listen to this intriguing color talk now!Leslie Harrington Ph.D is the Co-founder of HueData, a color intelligence company, and the Executive Director of The Color Association of the United States...
2022-07-1947 min
The Color Authority™S03E07 The Bottom Line of Color with Anat LechnerIn this episode you may learn how to rationalise your color choices through data and statistics, a requirement ever more important when working with large businesses. Anat Lechner will explain how she ended up in the world of color and how her business perspective on color helps the creative industry today. Anat believes we need to first understand color before we can apply it, let alone use it to drive business decisions. Her company Huedata gives you the necessary background information to make well-informed color choices based on true market data. Anat Lechner, PhD, is a Professor of...
2022-07-0556 min
The Color Authority™S03E06 Global Color Visions with Sara ForsmarkIn this candid conversation I will talk with Sara Forsmark about the great challenges of creating a global color vision for the sports performance brand Adidas. How does she incorporate topics such as sustainability and inclusivity in her colourful work? Print and pattern is key in the world of apparel and footwear, how are they materialised in color visions? Sara is a fervent color advocate but even more so when it comes to debunking color perceptions and concepts, let's listen which ones nerve her the most. Sara Forsmark is a creative who navigates and transforms the complex wo...
2022-06-2141 min
The Color Authority™S03E05 Creating Design Synergies with Certosa InitiativeFounders of Certosa Initiative Margriet Vollenberg and Remi Versteeg will reveal why they are going to be the talk of Milan Design Week in this exclusive podcast interview. How is color influencing this years' Milan Design Week and how did it influence the installations at Certosa? What are the innovations we can expect in materials, design while tapping into our multiple senses? How is combining color ever more so important and what role does the absence of color play in todays' design?Beyond Space, architects with a distinct focus on delicate interiors and grand-scale transformations, bundle forces...
2022-06-0637 min
The Color Authority™S03E04 The Magical World of Crypto Art with Bruno PitzalisBefore getting into the Crypto Art topic, Bruno gives a quick guide through the hot topic of metaverses, NFT's and how one can be part of the digital world. He also debunks some misperceptions that quickly had risen within the first year of the very existence of this new reality. While Bruno reveals his main inspirations within the Crypto Art movement, how he selects artists for his exhibitions and which artists are currently hot, he has a direct call to action to the creative community as the digital world is in great need of creative input. Listen to our i...
2022-05-2452 min
The Color Authority™S03E03 Unlocking Color Talent with Marianne ShillingfordIf you are not yet a color enthusiast, you will once listening to this joyful episode with ambassador of color, Marianne Shillingford. Marianne will reveal what role color trends play in decoration and how you can apply color to enhance wellness in people's lives. As Founder of the Colour Design Awards she is now planning for the next event in June this year. Marianne furthermore explains how her search for emerging design talent comes about and what she believes is true color innovation. Marianne Shillingford has over 30 years of experience in the interiors industry as a decorating a...
2022-05-1052 min
The Color Authority™S03E02 The Best of Two Worlds with Thandiwe MuriuWhat is it like to be a black female artist today, who is the modern African woman behind the colourful CAMO series and where does she get her inspiration? Thandiwe Muriu will explains the importance of African storytelling, the diversity of the patterns and colors she works with and how she advocates for female empowerment. We talk about self-perception, the struggles of being a female photographer in Kenya and how her family upbringing still inspires her in her daily work. How does Thandiwe mix the best of two worlds, her Kenyan rooted heritage and the opportunities modern Africa has...
2022-04-2645 min
The Color Authority™S03E01 Complex Design Realities with FormafantasmaTogether with Formafantasma's Simone Farresin we talk about GEO-Design, the design of the future, what design skills are increasingly important and how the two designers are trying to create awareness about true sustainable design and more importantly, bringing along solutions to businesses that can create the much-needed change in design thinking. What role does color play in this new era of design? Lastly but not least how can smell influence new design thinking?Formafantasma is a research-based design studio investigating the ecological, historical, political and social forces shaping the discipline of design today. Whether designing for a...
2022-04-1250 min
The Color Authority™S02E13 Whirlwinds of Color with David ShahGet yourself a cup of tea and a comfortable seat as you are about to listen to an exciting whirlwind of information on trends, fashion, textiles and of course color! David and I will talk about which trends were accelerated by the pandemic and which color directions will be key for the upcoming years. In this fast conversation we will talk about the future of fashion, health and merchandising in a world where supplies are short and consumers want comfort. David will also touch upon how the meta verse is influencing society and how it will bring color to...
2022-02-221h 01
The Color Authority™S02E12 The Color of Music with Julia HamiltonSynesthesia has been a much discussed topic among color professionals and finally I got the chance to interview Julia Hamilton, an artist who uses her condition for her daily creativity. As Julia listens to music, she draws inspiration from the lyrics and sounds for the colors for her paintings. Julia not only sees colors when she listens to music, she also sees colors in letters and numbers. During this episode we will in depth discuss her experiences as a synesthete. Forget all logic you learned in color psychology and science, this is a very different episode on color!
2022-02-0857 min
The Color Authority™S02E11 The Future of Mobility with Stefan YtterbornIn this very frank conversation with Stefan Ytterborn we talk about the future of mobility and the importance of transparency within the motorcycle industry but above all his electric motorcycle brand Cake. Stefan has spear-headed multiple successful companies that all were purpose driven, where does he get his inspiration and how does he know when the time is right to set-up a new innovative business? As a rather new entry into the conservative industry, Stefan mentions the challenges he faces to produce the lightest electric motorcycle in the market without making compromises on the selection of materials, finishes and...
2022-01-2540 min
The Color Authority™S02E10 Dutch Design Thinking with Piet Hein EekPiet is famous for his reclaimed design that travels the world and during my interview with him he reveals in detail his design philosophy, his view on sustainable design and how he selects colors while using the materials that he is surrounded by. How did his Dutch upbringing influence his designs and how come he works in an opposite manner as the rest of the world, never knowing what the end result of his designs will be like? Listen to our talk and find out also who was the main inspiration for his new paint color range! P...
2022-01-1146 min
The Color Authority™S02E09 The Healing Power of Color with Thelma van der WerffHow can color heal your past traumas? How can you use color to use your full potential and what do your color choices reveal about you? In this episode I will talk to Thelma van der Werff who's life mission is to heal people through color and help them get to their next step in life. In order to prepare for this interview, I had a private session with Thelma of which we will reveal some interesting findings and the first effects her work had on my life so far. This talk truly reveals the power of color and h...
2021-12-2147 min
The Color Authority™S02E8 Multi sensory Perceptions with Carmel LevitanAs first scientist on the podcast, Carmel invites the audience to look beyond color and design and broaden our perceptions as she explains how color connects to other senses such as taste and smell. Carmel will reveal why humans are so keen in connecting multiple senses and what the future is for multisensory experiences. She will talk in detail about her research in the field of cognitive sciences and how our food experiences in particular are influenced by many different aspects. Which colors indicate which of the five tastes? What is synesthesia and how many different types of this...
2021-12-0757 min
The Color Authority™S02E07 Living Beautifully with Olga HanonoOlga will reveal how she transforms spaces with their unique energy into a home for her clients, the importance of feeling a space, an aesthetic, a textile, a color before starting a project. Why is color so important in her life and how does she apply color in her interiors? How does the world of art influence her work and how did her love for art start? Listen to our talk and learn about Olga her rich heritage growing up in Mexico City and how its culture and folklore influences Olga her color choices for her projects. O...
2021-11-2340 min
The Color Authority™S02E06 Let Color Surprise you with Mark WoodmanAs a great storyteller, Mark takes us all on a journey of color aha moments, color misperceptions and some color stories that marked his career. We will talk about getting the color right for a client as he reveals some interesting tactics. As a writer, he is very much involved in naming and describing color, an intriguing process that is more demanding as it may seem at first yet very fun! Mark Woodman, a passionate designer, trend-spotter, educator, writer and speaker, designs interiors, consults on diverse product lines, and contributes to the pages and airwaves of media, a...
2021-11-0958 min
The Color Authority™S02E5 Dreaming in Pink with Pavo WongHer sensitive character clearly comes forward in our conversation as Pavo explains how she picks up sensitivities in her direct environment, how she observes her own behaviour and feelings to understand which design direction to take. She will reveal how she picks the colors for her designs and how texture and fabric come into play. What advise does she have for young fashion designers, how does Pavo translate her fantasy-like dreams into a wearable collection, what is it like to work with your family day in and out and what is next for the Mexican world of fashion?
2021-10-2640 min
The Color Authority™S02E04 Driving Change through Color with Gustavo CastilloGustavo is one of these persons that strongly believes in the fact that color can enact change for the good. In our talk we will talk about the colors of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and how his latest campaign for June Pride month and now Pride History month had inspired him and his team. He will talk about the great social difficulties in Latin America and how he believes that color can create community, awareness and even empathy. From the March 8th purple coloured protests for women rights in Mexico City to the green coloured scarf movement in Buenos Aires...
2021-10-1239 min
The Color Authority™S02E03 The Sweet Side of Color with Ramon MoratóRamon Morató is the first person on my podcast who is not a color expert or a designer, yet his creativity in the world of chocolate and pastry is highly inspiring. He will teach us how he uses color in his daily life, where he finds inspiration for his creations and what food trends he sees coming. We will discuss the challenges of colouring food naturally in a world that requires healthy food yet still wants to indulge. How can color innovate a bonbon, how is the world of desserts changing through our past experiences and what are important li...
2021-09-2843 min
The Color Authority™S02E2 The Language of Color with Karl Johan BertilssonKarl Johan Bertilsson is an intriguing person as you will hear, a great storyteller as he brings us along his journey towards color from a scientific point of view to the psychologic part of color as we will touch upon the topic of color semiotics. He will explain how one can communicate in color, how we may connect to others through color and use color as a an important message. Karl will highlight the fascinating differences in color perception between the European, Latin American, Russian and Chinese market. Teaching color is his true purpose and this comes forward very...
2021-09-1452 min
The Color Authority™S02E01 Ceaseless Color Passion with Leatrice EisemanThe international guru of color speaks about her journey to color, how her fame has influenced her career path and how she continues to advocate for color and its correct application. Where does she find her inspiration? How do you research color and what to keep in mind when selecting color? Leatrice talks about the importance of sharing your knowledge, connecting with like-minded and the importance of listening to your creative self as Lee gives some valuable advice. Lastly, she will reveal her new objective for the upcoming years. Leatrice “Lee” Eiseman is director of the Eiseman Center...
2021-08-3149 min
create connect communicate: The podcast seriesEpisode 16: 30 minutes with a colour marketing specialistWe chat about the impact of colour choices on marketing and life in general with colour oracle Judith van Vliet.Colour psychology is a popular topic in pop psychology, but how often is what you read correct? There is a lot of ‘fake news’ when it comes to colour, says Judith. Everybody reacts differently to colour, it’s about the story you tell with those colours. We also chat about how colour follows trends but at the same time is an influencer itself, and how colour can be used positively for social upliftment.
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2021-08-2355 min
The Color Authority™S01E14 The Future of Color in Food with Cacao BarryThe Color Authority™ was invited to the World Chocolate Masters podcast of Cacao Barry!This episode gives exclusive insights from Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Naomi Wahl, Color Designer and Founder of The Color Authority™ Judith van Vliet and Product Decorations Expert at Barry Callebaut Astrid Remaut.Eating with your eyes is part of every meal, dessert or snack. And color plays a key role in that. If food looks good, we expect it to taste good, and do something good for us. Color also brightens our mood; it can evoke freedom or optimism. It has the...
2021-07-2648 min
The Color Authority™S01E13 The Fast and Furious with Dominik EisendDuring this talk I got totally nostalgic about the automotive world as I talked to Dominik Eisend. Dominik discusses in detail the strict automotive color selection process during his previous jobs at Europe's most important automotive OEM's. His passion for automobiles and all that is mobility has deeply affected his career as he explains the different steps he made to where he is today. His continuous curiosity leads him to create with color and material on a daily basis while staying on trend for what is happening in the near and far future of mobility and transportation. Where is...
2021-07-2037 min
The Color Authority™S01E12 Exploring Color Cycles with Montaha HidefiMontaha will shed a light on her international background and how this has influenced her color career and the many color differences and influences among the regions in the world. She has been tracking color cycles from the early 2000's to better predict future trends and will highlight an interesting cycle that she has seen comeback in this year. Being part of Color Marketing Group and working on the Executive Committee as VP of Color Forecasting is what kept her going in these restrictive times, as she explains the importance of being part of a color tribe and its n...
2021-07-1239 min
The Color Authority™S01E11 Unleashing your Creative Self with Marta AymerichSuch a joy to speak to my energetic friend Marta Aymerich who talks about how she unleashes creativity as a lifestyle coach using of course color. She will explain in detail the methodology she uses in innovation workshops with her clients but also how important enjoying the journey in creative processes truly is in a world where people and businesses are so focused on the end result. Marta unveils her life vision, the societal trends she sees and how happiness is a choice. She wakes up in the morning and draws her to-do lists in color, dresses in the c...
2021-07-0530 min
The Color Authority™S01E10 Brazilian Color Fascination with Patricia FecciPatricia brings us on a journey through her professional life in the world of decorative paint in a very specific market, Brazil. What colors define the Brazilians, how do they decorate their homes and what color trends can we expect for Latin America in the next years. She will reveal the Sherwin Williams Company trend research methodology and the importance of collaboration when working on color palettes and harmonisation processes. Although its many difficulties, Brazilians continue to shine and the Patricia her energy during this talk reflects that.Patrícia Fecci works as Color Marketing and Design S...
2021-06-2830 min
The Color Authority™S01E09 The Natural Flow of Color with Laura PerrymanLaura will give insights in the world of materials and how specifically plastics relate to product design and yes color. She believes the world of color design is adapting to seasonal color flows, letting go of the need to control color in design and letting it flow naturally. An interesting talk about creating natural colors in labs, neuro-aesthetics and where the future of design & color is moving. Laura is an experienced colour and material designer and trend forecaster, who thinks strategically, has a user-centered mindset and brings inspiration, clear actionable insights, and design directions for brands and o...
2021-06-2138 min
The Color Authority™S01E08 Sharing the Love for Color with Peggy Van AllenAn educational talk with Peggy on how she observes human behavior and translates changes in her surroundings to color palettes, the importance of sharing knowledge in the field of color and design to inspire others, how you communicate color digitally in current times with clients, how being President of Color Marketing Group impacted her professional career and network and how her view on the importance of philanthropy in multiple areas. Peggy Van Allen is a designer and color anthropologist with a background in graphic design and experience in trend research, visual merchandising, and palette development. Her unique sk...
2021-06-1427 min
The Color Authority™S01E07 Contactless Color with Justine FoxHow is the city of London changing its colors and what has to change? Justine talks about her passion for urban planning and architecture and how she works with architects to apply color more purposefully. She highlights the importance of child-friendliness in urban areas and how her new project gets children and entire communities active together again in a playful and of course colorful way.Justine is a consultant with a unique understanding of applied colour psychology, colour trend, insights and colour ergonomics with futures thinking. Her multi-disciplinary perspective on colour creates engagement with people through product d...
2021-06-0736 min
The Color Authority™S01E06 Customer Chemistry with Anja GaedeA fascinating talk about Scandinavian colors and trends, how different these are from colors in other parts of the world, how sustainability and regenerated materials are taking over the world of not just fashion and interior design, but also other industries. Anja moreover explains how our personal preferences, our taste, is related to our very own chemistry. Anja Bisgaard Gaede, the founder of SPOTT, has an MA degree in communication and specialised in fashion, consumerism, and experience economy. Besides numerous presentations, product development cases, strategy sessions and consultations over the past 14 years, she has also published the Da...
2021-05-3131 min
The Color Authority™S01E05 The Future is Here with Bridget FrizzieIn this episode you will discover what a futurist is and how Bridget herself visions the future in the world of events. She will illuminate us on her colorful Colombian upbringing and how that transformed her desire to create in beauty, bringing along her audience in her dream world of storytelling. Bridget comes to the table with over 20 years of experience as a provocative lifestyle designer, handling everything from event ideation, interior styling, color customization, hospitality design and visual merchandising, as well as an accomplished floral designer. She is Creative Director and senior strategist of Kehoe Designs, a...
2021-05-2430 min
The Color Authority™S01E04 The Smell of Wool with Alicia KeshishianAlicia will bring us along her journey as a rug designer and artist, she will explain the process of designing a handmade-to-order carpets by closely observing her customer and how her designs are translated into beautiful natural rugs in Nepal. We will discuss the difficulties of keeping creative juices flow in current times and what her point of view on color trends are. Alicia is an award-winning designer with more than 40 years of professional experience as an art director, graphic designer, surface designer, illustrator, and color consultant. She holds a BFA in Design/Illustration from CCAC and w...
2021-05-1730 min
The Color Authority™S01E03 Color Escapism with Rana KhadraRana shares insights on the differences but also the similarities of color use and color trends in the Middle East compared to the European region, how color is energy in its form and how we are all influenced by color throughout our childhood. During our conversation we also discussed the intriguing pull many have for her native region, the colors of the city she grew up in and where she finds color inspiration in these difficult times. As head of the creative department, Rana is the brain behind creating enchanting colors and the discerning eye when it c...
2021-05-1021 min
The Color Authority™S01E02 The Power of Listening with Doty HornIn this episode I will talk with Doty Horn from the New York area about her career path in Fashion and Interior Design and how similar those two industries are when it comes to color trends. She will highlight the importance of a three to five year plan when doing trend research, the difficulty of being a visionary in a corporate world, the translation of today's happenings into colors for our homes and her new passion: mentorship. A key take away from this conversation is: the power of active listening!Doty is Founding Director of ColorVoyant LLC, a...
2021-05-0131 min
The Color Authority™S01E01 How does Storytelling relate to Color?Welcome everyone to this very first episode of The Color Authority, an inspiring podcast on everything you need to know about color! How does color influence our daily lives? How can color inspire us? How do you bring more color in your life but more importantly, which color! And last but not least... how do color trends come about. By listening to the next episodes, you will learn more about color, color design and color trends but most importantly how to apply color. This podcast brings fascinating conversations with some of the most inspiring people in the world of...
2021-05-0103 min
HET LEERMOMENT, de Clipjesfabriek podcastEsplanada | Stage en de relatie bedrijf en mboIn ESPLANADA praten wij met jongeren over stage, en de aansluiting tussen opleiding en bedrijf. Het mbo is immers een beroepsopleiding. En worden stagiaires ingezet als goedkope krachten, waarom heeft corona een nadelige invloed op stages, zijn ze in het onderwijs niet veel te lief voor hun studenten? Wij praten met stagebegeleiders Judith van Vliet (RijnIJssel Arnhem), Pim Leutholff (Cibap Zwolle) en Steve Huisman (ROC Nijmegen).
De stagiaires die zij begeleiden zijn Heleen Zweers, Jordy Kasse (RijnIJssel), Charlotte Leliveld (Cibap) en Kasper Broos (ROC Nijmegen). Vanuit het bedrijfsleven aan het woord Josine Nijenhuis, stagebegeleider Clipjesfabriek.
J...
2021-04-0856 min