Design Nation is a unique and highly efficient 2-day event which brings you the latest trends and innovations that can be implemented in contract & project design.

A broad range of design professionals can discover product innovations presented by leading brands while picking up some inspiration at our Trend Stage. A series of authorities in their specific field will share their vision on interior design & future trends. Consult our features page to find out what is going on!

DO YOU SPEAK COLOR?

Monday 13 May 2024

14:00-14:45

Seminar Room - English spoken

Color is primal, color is persuasive, and color is powerful.In branding it can influence not only what we buy, but also how we buy; in architecture it can shape the way we navigate an environment; and in clothing it can even determine our productivity. But to understand its influence and applications, it is necessary to understand its psychology.

Judith van Vliet will take you on a journey into the meaning of color and its application on a variety of materials and textures. Everyone can learn to speak to the language of color, including you.

MEET JUDITH VAN VLIET

Judith van Vliet, Founder of The Color Authority, is an expert in the field – also hosting a popular namesake podcast centred on colour. She’s formerly president of the Color Marketing Group and was previously Senior Color Designer at Avient ColorWorks, and Creative Director of ColorForward. In her role, van Vliet explores the vital role colour plays in our lives, the hold it has on our emotions and how to unleash its power through branding and design.

Color: a continuous journey.

Judith van Vliet from The Color Authority was invited to speak about color by Nalesso during Milan Design Week 2024 in the Brera district. A 30 minutes infusion of color will be followed by cocktails in the Metroquality showroom. RSVP required.

Thrilled for my next speaking engagement! Already in a month, the professional conference Material + Trend takes place within the DESIGN SHAKER fair for the second time and no one from the interior and design field should miss it. 💥

Why?

👏 Famous Scandinavian trend hunter Stefan Nilsson, The Color Authority™ Judith van Vliet and Czech professionals such as Milan VRBIK and Jan Kopřiva will perform here. In a few hours you will gain a lot of new information, inspiration and there will be space for networking.

See you April 11th in Prague!

POWER OF COLOR / Discover the captivating influence of color. As the founder of The Color Authority, she provides colour intelligence and serves as Vice President of Membership at the Color Marketing Group, holding various leadership positions for over fifteen years. Gain insights into the psychology of color and its impactful applications in branding, architecture, and productivity.

2Tec2 is the main host of the event, a leading Belgian company specializing in recyclable high-tech woven floors.

A lecture on the deeper meaning of color and it's application in the world of design with a focus on the flow of color throughout use of natural pigments.

Color is primal, color is persuasive and color is powerful. Judith van Vliet, Founder of The Color Authority, is an expert in the field. This presentation explores the vital role color plays in our lives, discusses the hold it has on our emotions and explains how to unleash its power.

Mark your calendar for Color Talk Episode 1!

Join us for an inspiring evening with Judith Van Vliet, moderated by Mohamed Baitie.

📍 Tahrir Cultural Center's Ewart Hall on Sept 24th, 7 PM.

Immerse yourself in vibrant hues and artistic insights.

Make sure not to miss out!

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Judith van Vliet is a global authority on colour and its psychology, through her work considering how colour can be used meaningfully and purposefully within the design of interiors and the built environment. Here, she looks to the dynamic surroundings of Marrakech, offering a masterclass on how colour can convey a sense of place and culture.

Pencil in this date for the next project&design talk at Natuzzi Design Flagship Store as The Color Authority™ will talk Color Trends 2023 together with studio MILO on December 14th at 6.30 PM!

How does color influence our daily lives, what are the 2023 trends and how can you adapt color into architecture and interior design?

Our industry experts are all established figures, presenting sessions on a diverse collection of topics – from the latest interiors trends to masterclasses on social media and PR. Among them this season, Judith van Vliet, the Milan-based founder of The Color Authority, will be discussing the latest colour trends and innovations. Vliet is a global colour specialist, her agency charting the latest developments and consulting with international brands on colour strategy. She serves on the Color Marketing Group’s Executive Committee and hosts a popular colour-centric podcast.

Colour is primal, colour is persuasive and colour is powerful. In branding it can affect not just what we buy but how we buy; in architecture it can shape how we navigate an environment; and in clothing it can even determine our productivity. But understanding its influence – and its applications – means understanding its psychology.

Judith van Vliet, Founder of The Color Authority, is an expert in the field – also hosting a popular namesake podcast centred on colour. She’s formerly president of the Color Marketing Group and was previously Senior Color Designer at Avient ColorWorks, and Creative Director of ColorForward. In this revealing talk, van Vliet explores the vital role colour plays in our lives, discusses the hold it has on our emotions and explains how to unleash its power.