My path to a career in color design began with a degree in psychology.  Upon graduation, I pursued a modeling career, which took me overseas. Thirteen years in the fashion industry provided the foundation for my education in color and lighting.  I honed my creative skills through color design certifications with the IACC International Association of Color Consultants and Leatrice Eiseman of Pantone Color Institute. There is so much more to color than just being a decorative function or an afterthought.  As most communication is nonverbal, color has the most immediate impact when entering a room. It is processed through the brain therefore also influencing our emotions and behavior.  My favorite thing about color is that it pervades all aspects of life, from nature, to science, to culture.  My goal as a color designer is to try to give people the opportunity to view color as an experience - visually, psychologically, and somatically. It’s my favorite thing to talk about because it is personal to everyone.