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This course will take the participant on a directional color journey showcasing stimulating imagery, evidence-based findings and a focus on Health, Safety and Welfare requirements that are found throughout the main design drivers and color, material and finish directions for 2025.

We will explore the macro trends influencing future color directions that include global, technological, historic, psychological and sustainability factors that have insight over the four-color trend stories for 2025; Chrysalis, Paradox, Wellspring and Kindred.

This program will focus on commercial design and aim to give you information and inspiration for current or future design projects. 

Learning Objectives: 

• To gain knowledge and insight into the influences for residential color trends for 2025.
• To gain knowledge and insight into the cultural, environmental and designer influences for color and design trends in 2025/2026.
• To gain inspiration for current and future design projects.
• To gain knowledge of how color plays a role in a variety of interior environments.

Presented By: 

Amanda Lowery 

Amanda Lowery provides coating specification and color support for Sherwin Williams in the DC, MD, and Northern VA areas. She has been with Sherwin Williams for 13 years and has worked with specifiers for the last 11 years. Amanda services commercial A&D markets with product specifications, color development and support, and continuing education presentations. She has degrees in Interior Design and Political Science. Amanda has the following certifications: Fitwel Ambassador, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, CDT-- and is passionate in learning how to improve the built environment both for the environment and those working and living in such spaces.