Full day color workshop
Gain in-depth insights into color theory, light understanding and techniques for practical application of color tools
Duration: 9.00-15.30
Teacher: Architect Anders Barslund
Target group: Those who work professionally with color
Copenhagen, March 26 (Sold Out)
Copenhagen March 27, 2025
Aarhus 29. april 2025 (Udsolgt)
Get empowered in product development
This workshop is aimed at color professionals who want to understand the potential of color as a strategic tool in the design process. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises and the introduction of a new color tool, participants will learn how to create harmonious color combinations that enhance both function and aesthetics in their projects. The workshop covers basic color theory, light understanding and techniques that can be applied in fashion, product design and interior design to create evocative and visually engaging environments.
By the end of the workshop you will have
- Gained knowledge of basic color theory and color systems, their historical development and application in design.
- Learn how to use the Pantone system and color tools to create harmonious and balanced color combinations in both fashion and product design.
- Gained insight into how neuro-aesthetic principles can guide color choices to create emotional and sensory impact in design.
- Understand how colors interact with different materials and lighting conditions to achieve desired moods and functions.
- Gained the ability to argue color choices with scientific evidence, strengthening communication to customers and partners.
Program for the day
Morning
A solid color foundation
Participants share their own experiences with color in design, setting the stage for a shared understanding of how color affects experience and function in different types of design projects.
Presentation on how the brain perceives color, supported by scientific and historical insights. It explores how color can create emotional responses and be used to create unity and contrast in design projects.
10.15: Break
10.30: Evolutionary neuro-aesthetics and colors (continued)
Review the NCS system, its conversion to the Pantone system and their use with colour. Participants will learn how to decode and combine colors to create harmonious designs to suit different products and applications.
11.10: colour
Understand how light quality affects color perception in design and how different lighting conditions can change the expression of colors. Inspiration is drawn from Tor Nørretranders and Olafur Eliasson's work on light quality.
Afternoon
Practical work with colors
12.00: Lunch break
Participants will be introduced to the newly developed colour, which serves as a practical tool for creating harmonious color compositions. The tool helps participants navigate color choices, contrasts and balances in both small and large design projects.
The 60/30/10 rule: Students will learn how to use colour to create balanced color schemes where 60% of the design is dominated by one colour, 30% is supported by another, and 10% is used as an accent.
13.25: Break
Warm and cold colors: Sorting swatches and using colour to understand temperature in hues and their effect on design expression.
Colored spaces and afterimage effects: Inspired by Goethe's experiments, participants explore how afterimages affect the perception of complementary colors and create visual contrasts in design.
Materials and color combinations: Using the color tool and Pantone system, participants experiment with colors and textures to create harmonious designs.
The effect of light on hue: Participants test different lighting setups to see how colors change under varying lighting, using colour to help them find optimal hues.
Put color learning into practice: Participants apply color theory to their own project or design assignment where they apply today's learning.
Summary of the day's key points and open Q&A with discussion on applying color principles to design projects of all types.
About Anders Barslund
Anders Barslund is an experienced architect specializing in evolutionary neuro-aesthetics and color theory, combining research-based insights with practical aesthetic solutions. With a 20-year background in the design and renovation of exclusive homes in North Zealand and a deep interest in how color affects spatial experiences, Anders has developed methods that are equally applicable in large construction projects and private homes. His approach is relevant for architects who work with large-scale buildings and want to integrate colour as a strategic element in architecture.
Your eyes see in RGB.
Red, green and blue.
Your brain loves contrast, light and dark. Together, your eyes and brain enable you to perceive space. So how do you engage your human senses when painting your home? That's what Anders Barslund has been practicing for the past 25+ years. Here's a small taste of his work with color
Date and time
Copenhagen, March 26, 2025 (Sold Out)
Copenhagen, March 27, 2025
Copenhagen Business Academy
Guldbergsgade 29N
2200 Copenhagen N
9.00-15.30
Aarhus, April 29, 2025 (Sold Out)
Aarhus Business Academy
Ringvej Syd 104
8260 Viby J
Room not yet announced
9.00-15.30
Price
DKK 2.500,-
per participant for one registrant.
DKK 2.000,-
per participant with a minimum of 2 registrants from the same company
Prices shown in Danish kroner are excluding VAT. Offers and discounts cannot be combined
What past participants say
"It was a very exciting color workshop where you can really feel that Anders is passionate about the subject. We started all the way back to how people started studying colors in the past, and from there up to the present. This was followed by some interesting practical assignments where you had the opportunity to do more investigative work. It's a workshop that should be included in all creative education programs!"
"Perfect balance between theory and practice. I gained a solid understanding of the NCS system, but also insight into how light and material choices interact with color perception. This workshop is a must for any architect who wants to immerse themselves in color."
"Engaging and transformative. Anders' approach to color makes complex concepts accessible, and the workshop gave me concrete tools I can use in large construction projects."
