The Psychology of Colour and the Soul of Space with Karen Haller

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In Light of It All

Light Tribe by Phos

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3 days ago

In Light of It All is a podcast by Light Tribe, by Phos, hosted by Xander Cadisch - a curious mind exploring how the invisible forces around us shape our wellbeing. From light and texture to sound, space, and neuroscience, this show dives into the science and design of healthier human habitats. With 90% of our lives spent indoors, what can we learn from biology, technology, and biophilic design to rethink the way we live, work, and feel? If Google uses nature to boost performance, why not our own homes? This is a journey into the future of living well - in light of it all.

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The Psychology of Colour and the Soul of Space with Karen Haller

In Light of It All

1 hour 9 minutes 27 seconds

5 months ago

The Psychology of Colour and the Soul of Space with Karen Haller

In this illuminating episode, Xander is joined by Karen Haller, leading expert in behavioural design and applied colour psychology, and author of The Little Book of Colour. Together, they explore how colour goes far beyond decoration—shaping our behaviour, influencing our emotions, and reconnecting us with our true nature.

Karen opens up about her journey from a corporate career to discovering her passion for colour as a powerful tool for change. She unpacks the science behind how colour impacts our physiology and psychology, how our preferences are rooted in memory, culture, and identity—and why bland, neutral design is often more draining than calming.

From the myth of ‘calming’ greys to the importance of designing for behaviour first, Karen shares practical and deeply human insights into how colour can transform our lives—at home, at work, and in the spaces we inhabit daily.

Karen Haller is the leading global authority in behavioural colour and design psychology. She helps brands, designers, and businesses use colour and design strategically to influence behaviour, drive engagement, and support commercial success.

With over 20 years of experience, her work is grounded in human behaviour and nature’s design principles, focusing on how colour impacts the way we feel, interact, and make decisions.

She consults, teaches, and speaks internationally, and is the author of The Little Book of Colour, which has been translated into 14 languages and brings colour psychology to a global audience in an accessible and practical way.

Karen’s approach combines scientific insight with real-world application, helping clients bring their ideas to life with clarity, purpose, and measurable results.

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