Specifying colour

By the end of this module you will be able to understand:

• How the artist colour wheel is constructed and how it relates to the Dulux fandeck
• How we see colour and how the Dulux notation system is aligned with this
• The Dulux notation system and codes
• The language your client uses to describe colour, and howunderstanding this leads to better conversations
• The difference between warm and cool colours and how these affect the perception of a space
• Simple and effective colour scheming tips that you and your clients can always rely on
• The difference between advancing and receding colours
• How a room's aspect and time of day can affect colour
• What colour temperature is and how it alters the appearance of colour
• How lighting and material differences can cause colour to shift
• The effects of dementia and what needs to be considered in the design process
• The importance of colour and contrast and why it is key to visual accessibility
• How to design critical surfaces to create dementia friendly environments
• What neurodiversity is and how affects processing and experiencing of enviroment
• Sensory and cognitive load and how to reduce overwhelm
• How to use inclusive design principles in education, healthcare and workplaces