The Psychology of Color: How it Affects Students and Their Learning

E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities
Guests: Michelle Vincent, National Color & Design Manager, The Pittsburgh Paints Company

In this episode, David Manz welcomes Michelle Vincent, a National Color and Design Manager with the Pittsburgh Paints Company, to discuss how color impacts learning in schools and on campus. Color psychology, color theory, primary colors, foundational colors - and how they pertain to creating environments in the education sector, are covered. Michelle discusses how colors can be welcoming and encouraging in certain areas, and how using different types of colors for other areas creates serenity and positive results for students. She covers how lighting and color contribute to education wellness, safety, and security, and how The Pittsburgh Paints Company’s dedicated teams can help our members with this.

Relevant Links:

E&I Pittsburgh Paints Company Contract

The Pittsburgh Paints Company Website 

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