About this episode

Karen Haller discusses the impact of colour on well-being and productivity in biophilic design.

Ever wondered why some spaces instantly relax you, while others energise or even irritate? The secret might lie in the colour! Karen Haller, is an expert in applied colour psychology, and reveals how understanding the emotional dance of colours can transform our built environments into havens of well-being and productivity. Whether you're an interior designer, architect, or simply a lover of nature-inspired spaces, this podcast dives deep into the unseen forces of colour. You’ll learn how colour influences behaviour, how to select the perfect hues for different environments, and why true biophilic design demands more than green and brown, it's about the symphony of natural colours that heal and energise us. Colour Psychology seems to be a bit of a missing link in biophilic Design. Not a lot of people are talking about it but it is vitally important. We’ve all seen it—spaces drenched in beige, sterile white corridors, or overly vibrant hues that overpower instead of soothe. Spaces, especially healthcare environments, often neglect the impact colour can have on users of the space. Karen shatters the myth of “neutral” colours being emotionally neutral altogether. Every colour…

People in this episode

Host: Vanessa Champion

Guest: Karen Haller

Topics covered

• colour psychology
• biophilic design
• emotional response
• interior design
• healthcare environments

Keywords

• colour
• biophilic spaces
• emotional response
• interior design
• healthcare environments
• colour psychology
• natural colours

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Journal of Biophilic Design

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