In this episode we explore Colour Psychology in Interior Design to facilitate authenticity, alignment and greater well being. Our special guest is Karen Haller FRSA, a global expert in Behavioural Design and Colour Psychology. She helps businesses and design professionals use colour and design to support mental health, enhance wellbeing, and create positive, nature-aligned change. Karen is the author of The Little Book of Colour as well as being an in-demand media commentator, international speaker and awards judge. 

Timestamps:

 (0:00) Introduction 

(1:52) You have a unique approach to colour and design. I’d love it if you could share a little about your approach to and what you do?

(4:25) What role does nature play in your approach to color and design? 

(8:48) How can we use colour in a home environment to influence positive behaviour and wellbeing? 

(13:23) What are the conditions that would make the colour pink have adverse effects? 

(19:05) Is there a difference between how our bodies react to the colour in red in paint or light? 

(25:48) How would you approach colour design to help facilitate feelings of relaxation, ease and comfort? 

(44:55) Discussion on how our colour personality relates to nature and the seasons 

(58:00) What key aspects would you recommend for homeowners to keep in mind when they are choosing colours for their home? 

(01:06:11) How would you recommend someone approach the amount of colour they use in a space? 

(01:08:31) The colour black phase in fashion and what that may mean from a colour psychology perspective

(01:14:09) What are your favorite colours and why? 

(01:16:43) If you could snap your fingers and give everyone on earth one fundamental piece of colour knowledge, what would it be? 

(01:23:34) Closing thoughts 

Resources: 

Karen Haller (https://karenhaller.com/) 

Free Design Industry E-Book (https://karenhaller.com/free-10-myths-ebook/) 

Colour & Design Courses (https://karenhaller.com/courses/) 

The Little Book of Colour (https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/)

Free First Chapter of The Little Book of Colour (https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/free-chapter/)

Songs by TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™ Link:  ⁠https://ikson.com/tell-your-story⁠ 

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