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Paola Lenti makes a case for colour confidence

Paola Lenti makes a case for colour confidence

At dedece Sydney, Anna Lenti introduced the Chromatic Alphabet, a new design tool intended to make architects and designers less hesitant about working with colour.

David Sequeira on colour, form and time

David Sequeira on colour, form and time

An array of coloured circles overlaid in perfect geometric sequences create a spectrum of musical auras in artist David Sequeira’s Bundanon Art Gallery commission, Form from the Formless (Under Bundanon Stars).

The Dulux Colour Awards celebrate a paradigm-shifting approach to colour usage

The Dulux Colour Awards celebrate a paradigm-shifting approach to colour usage

At the 28th Dulux Colour Awards, designers were celebrated for their unwavering efforts to use colour to elevate architecture and design.

Why we love WOWOWA: 5 of its best uses of colour

Why we love WOWOWA: 5 of its best uses of colour

WOWOWA’s portfolio is characterised by repeated pops of rich colour that only add to the contemporary studio’s immense popularity and appeal.

Cocktails, CPD talks and Cersaie: Kaolin Tiles’ 4 Fridays of fun 

Cocktails, CPD talks and Cersaie: Kaolin Tiles’ 4 Fridays of fun 

Knock off early to earn CPD points, discover the trends from Cersaie, plus more. From November to December, Kaolin Tiles is hosting professional industry chats, drinks, and an electric way to end the week. We have the full program of events here.

Which colours motivate us and incite productivity?

Which colours motivate us and incite productivity?

Co-founder and design director of interior design studio Made For., Cara Stizza shares her insights into how colour can shape mood, motivation and better productivity.

7 projects that use colour to enhance learning

7 projects that use colour to enhance learning

From the Dulux Colour Awards 2021 finalists, these 7 projects each delivers a lesson in how colour can enhance learning environments – for all ages.