Launching a career in color consulting
· Tags: color consulting, leatrice-eiseman
Authored by Kate Smith
I often hear from people who are curious about opportunities in the world of color consulting.
Creative color opportunities do exist in a variety of industries and there is a need for skilled people to guide companies through the myriad of color choices, as advice is sought on how to use color effectively.
But you need more than a love of color to get there. You need to know the way and I know of no one more qualified to show you a path to success in color consulting than the leading expert in the field, Leatrice Eiseman.
Lee is the author of seven books on color, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, as well as the director of the Eiseman Center for Color information and Training on Bainbridge Island, WA. She is widely quoted in the media and has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the ten top ‘decision makers’ internationally for her work in color.
When I made the decision to focus solely on color rather than all aspects of product development and marketing, Lee was the person I sought out to help me and her guidance was invaluable in setting me on a path to success in the world of color consulting.
If like me you have a passion and an ‘eye’ for color, determination and motivation and want to learn how to get started with a color related career I recommend that you enroll in a training program that Lee offers. Her cutting-edge program that will enhance your color knowledge and show you how to hone your skills. Color workshops are included, but you will also learn about what is expected of you and what to charge for your services.
Even if you are already working in an area that utilizes color, such as interior or graphic design or personal color, you might consider this course as a way to ‘spread your wings’ and extend into other areas, becoming more of a ‘full service’ color consultant.
If you are a professional working within a particular industry or for a specific company, this course will give you additional insights that will enhance your use of color and potentially expand your career opportunities.
Best of all you will receive credible, veritable information, including the emotional aspect of color as well as color trend forecasting, taught by the leading expert in these fields, Leatrice Eiseman.
Lee teaches this Color/Design program annually and enrollment is limited. For more information about the program, please contact Bobbie Hawkes.
May 20th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I have recently bought a house with a light blue carpet running through out. I need some advice on how I should go about choosing an appropriate colour for the walls and decor. I have already purchased medium brown coloured furniture. Can you give me some inspiration. I have thought of painting the house an ivory colour so it would compliment the colour of the carpet and furniture. Need your advice for interior decor! Hope I am not doomed by the blue!
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:44 am
Hi Melanie,
Thanks for adding your comment. I have added your question to the request for help on our Color For Your Home blog
Please check there for advice and tips on selecting colors for your home interior or exterior.
Kate
June 13th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Melanie a response was posted to your question and you can see it here–
Blue Hue Boo Hoo