Global Color & Design Trends of 2018

1 AIA LU | 1 IDCEC CEU

This presentation focuses on the Global Color & Design Trends of 2018, as researched and identified by PPG’s international team of color experts and specialists in North America, Europe and Asia, in the areas of architecture, automotive, consumer products and aerospace. Throughout the creation of this work, our teams are constantly reviewing the information for evidence of a word or topic that conveys an idea that can be linked to each new trend. This year, that theme is CORE-LATION. An obvious play on the word Correlation, it indicates that there is a root relationship between all aspects of the whole: Connection, Optimization, Naturalism and Rebellion. The word CORE is highlighted separately to emphasize how deeply we, as consumers, feel connected to the underlying social and cultural ties of each theme. We feel them at our core or heart, and they compel us forward down new paths.

Ruthanne Hanlon, National Color + Design Manager, PPG Paints, CEU Presenter

Ruthanne has been in the field of design since 1994 and has focused specifically on color specifications since joining PPG Paints in 2000. Ruthanne travels North America and The Caribbean consulting on commercial projects and presenting accredited color CEUs to design professionals and specifiers.

A discussion on the WELL BUILDING STANDARD is to follow, and will be led by: Steven Frank, CSI, Regional Architectural Manager, PPG Paints.

Steven joined PPG in 2013 as part of the Azko Nobel acquisition. Steven has been in the paints and coatings industry since 1990, holding positions in project management, real estate analyst, CRM analyst and Pricing Manager in addition to leadership roles focusing on specification to surface initiatives. Recently Steven has participated in several AIA WELL Building Standard seminars and construction site visits. Steven is currently studying to become PPG Paints first WELL AP.

Please RSVP by December 11 by emailing pecquex@ppg.com or calling 646-689-4626.