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CEU 26-3 Paint and Pigments

Virtual Event

Paint + Pigments
What’s the story of the color in a can of paint?

Color can inspire, calm or energize, and pigments play a crucial role in delivering a desired color and outcome to substrates. But pigments can do more than affect the aesthetic of the space – they can also provide desirable performance characteristics. In this course, we will look to the past for insights into the foundation of color and how certain colors affect our mood, perception and decision-making. We will also address the practical application of specifying color today, and how to determine the best paint system for your project.

Course Objectives

Understand the history, symbolism and pigments of nine key colors, as well as the reactions each color can illicit when used in the built environment.
Be able to explain how pigments affect the performance of the paint and ultimately, the satisfaction of the end-user -- above and beyond color.
Be able to select and specify high-quality, innovative coatings which help deliver meaningful benefits to owners and occupants.
Understand tools available to make paint and color decisions that make it to the finish schedule.

Who it's for: Interior Designers, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Building Owners

Format: 60-minute presentation, with examples and Q&A

Date: Thursday 9 July - 12 noon - 1:30pm Mountain

Earn: 1 CEU, HSW credit

Purchase - members $45

Purchase - non-members $60

Danielle Cousins

Danielle Cousens is a Design Account Executive with Sherwin-Williams based in Calgary, Alberta, covering Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Through presentations, events and one-on-one collaboration, she works closely with the design community to deliver educational content, trend insights, and practical colour tools that help designers stay ahead in a competitive industry. With a background in digital strategy, Danielle is passionate about bridging the gap between product knowledge and marketing strategy; empowering designers to not only create beautiful spaces, but also grow thriving, recognizable businesses. She is passionate about being a trusted partner, ensuring designers feel supported at every stage of their projects.

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