27/11/2025
On October 13, I had the pleasure of giving the final talk of this year’s training series on colour knowledge for interior designers, architects, and creative professionals — a collaboration with Cromology Italia, leader in the production and sale of paints for the building industry in Italy, and arkitectureonweb, a platform for Italian architects and design professionals.
The series began in March, introducing Environmental Colour Design as an integral approach to the design of spaces. We explored how colour shapes our architectural environments, concluding with biophilic colour design as a meaningful, contemporary case study.
In April, we focused on colour selection and palette creation, moving beyond outdated and traditional harmony and contrast theories. We discussed how colour, when used consciously, can characterise spaces, enhance design projects, and foster wellbeing.
And finally, last week, we explored the emotional dimension of colour — the project beyond aesthetics. We reexamined colour meaning through its three properties and its semantic value across different cultural affiliations. The session ended with a dive into colour’s psychophysical effects and how they influence human behaviour and perception.
A heartfelt thank you to Leonardo Pelagatti from Cromology for the invitation, and to the hundreds of professionals who joined each session (around 500 registrants per talk!) — your questions and curiosity made every discussion richer.
I’m looking forward to continuing this collaboration next year — and to keep spreading colour literacy and its essential role in shaping the world around us.
