Resources & Insights
This page brings together a selection of articles, podcasts, videos and publications that reflect my work and thinking around colour, inclusive design and the use of AI within the built environment.
The resources here explore how design decisions influence wellbeing, accessibility and everyday experience — particularly for neurodivergent people and those with differing sensory needs.
I use this space to share insight, contribute to wider industry conversations and highlight tools and learning that may be useful for architects, designers and anyone interested in more human-centred approaches to design.
Some of the publications and media linked here were produced as part of my role at Dulux Trade, alongside independent writing and learning shared in my own professional capacity.
Articles & Industry White Papers
This section brings together articles and industry white papers that reflect my contribution to wider conversations around colour, inclusive design and wellbeing within the built environment.
The content explores how research, guidance and practical insight can be applied to real projects — including my involvement in industry publications focused on neurodivergent-friendly design and inclusive environments.
Industry White Paper: Biophilic Design (March 2025)
A contribution to the Current Thinking & Approaches to Biophilic Design white paper, examining how colour, natural materials and sustainable design principles can support wellbeing and productivity within interior environments.
Industry White Paper: Designing for Neurodivergent People (June 2024)
A contribution to an industry white paper examining how colour, texture and material choices influence sensory experience, with a focus on creating more supportive and inclusive interiors for autistic people and other neurodivergent individuals.
Architecture Today – Ask the Expert: Colour & Inclusive Design (December 2024)
An expert article exploring the role of colour in inclusive design, examining how thoughtful colour decisions can support accessibility, clarity and everyday usability within interior environments.
Architects’ Datafile – Using Colour to Create Inclusive Spaces (September 2024)
An article examining how considered colour decisions can support inclusivity, improve accessibility and enhance wellbeing and sensory comfort for a wide range of users within the built environment.
Campus Estates – Firwood High School: A Touch of Colour (June 2024)
A case study exploring how the considered use of colour at Firwood High School supports accessibility, inclusion and wellbeing, helping to create clearer, more supportive learning environments.
PHPD Online – Housing Design: Colours for Living (February 2024)
An article exploring how thoughtful use of colour in housing design can create more welcoming, homely environments, supporting everyday functionality, comfort and wellbeing for residents.
Building Construction Design – Paint: More Than Just Aesthetics (October 2021)
An article examining how considered paint and colour specification can help reduce long-term maintenance costs while supporting tenant wellbeing, demonstrating the practical and social value of colour-led decision-making.
Senator Sketch #6 – A Colour Guide to Office Design (June 2021)
An article exploring the role of colour in workplace design, highlighting the importance of balancing functionality and visual quality to support comfort, focus and effective performance in office environments.
Podcasts & Videos
This section brings together podcast interviews, recorded talks and short video content where I contribute to conversations around colour, wellbeing and inclusive design.
These discussions explore how design decisions affect real people and everyday experience, with a particular focus on neurodivergent needs, sensory considerations and the role of colour in supporting clarity and comfort.
The Interior Design podcast
A conversation on inclusive design, colour contrast and accessibility, with a focus on supporting autistic people and other neurodivergent individuals.
Third Age Design podcast
A discussion on colour and paint specification within retirement, care and dementia-friendly environments, exploring how thoughtful colour decisions can support comfort, orientation and everyday usability for older people.
Dulux / Allermuir Video
An overview of neurodiversity in design, exploring how environments can be shaped to be more inclusive and supportive for autistic people and other neurodivergent individuals, with a focus on everyday experience and practical design considerations.
SBID SpeakEasy podcast
A conversation exploring the relationship between colour and mental health, and how interior design choices can influence wellbeing, emotional response and everyday experience within the built environment.
Institute of Interior Impact podcast
A discussion on the use of AI as a creative and practical tool within interior design, exploring how technology can support early-stage thinking, streamline workflows and contribute to more inclusive public environments.
Building Insights podcast
A discussion exploring how Dulux Trade’s Colour of the Year was developed, and how colour trends can be interpreted and applied to improve social housing and everyday living environments.
Downloads & E-Guides
This section includes a small collection of downloadable e-guides and tools focused on colour, inclusive design and the practical use of AI within interior design workflows.
These resources are intended to support learning, exploration and early-stage thinking, and are hosted separately via my Gumroad store.
