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Psychology of colours training

Observe, compose and justify the use of colour in a space, taking perception, light and context into account.

Colour does not produce an identical reaction in everyone. The path connects its visual characteristics to materials, uses, the environment and the people concerned.

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Colour chart and colour wheel used to compose a palette for a space — Observing colour together with the light, material and use of the place.

What we mean

Studying colour in a given situation

In the Archi Mind approach, Psychology of colours studies the relationships between colour, perception, emotion, behaviour, culture, identity, environment and the function of a space.

A reaction is neither uniform nor automatic. It varies with hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, light, materials, the surface area covered, uses, personal history and cultural references.

The path distinguishes visual perception, cultural associations, individual preferences, professional uses, symbolic interpretations and scientifically established knowledge.

Three complementary angles

Choose the path based on what you want to study

Neuro-Architecture

Perception and overall experience of the built environment.

Psychology of the home

Subjective relationship between a person and their living space.

Psychology of colours

Use, perception and meaning of colours in a given context.

Who is the training for?

For people integrating colour into their practice or environment

These profiles are concerned depending on their activity, their scope of competence and their project.

Architects, interior architects and decorators
Design, layout or marketing professionals
Managers and business leaders
Well-being professionals using symbolism within a non-medical framework
People working with audiences with specific sensory needs, within their scope of competence
People wanting to deepen their use of colour in their own interior

Questions studied

Moving from a preference to a well-argued decision

Each choice is observed in its environment, without any guaranteed emotional or behavioural result.

Building a palette

Combine colours coherent with the identity, function and constraints of the project.

Observing light

Compare how a colour changes under natural and artificial lighting.

Linking colour and material

Take texture, finish, surface and neighbouring colours into account.

Adapting to uses

Question the activities, needs and environment of the place.

Listening to preferences

Gather the history, references and reactions expressed by occupants.

Justifying a choice

Distinguish observation, intention, symbolism and level of evidence within a recommendation.

Learning objectives

Observe, compare, compose and advise

The objectives favour verifiable actions rather than universal effects attributed to colours.

01
Observe the components of a chromatic atmosphere and their relationship with the space.
02
Distinguish visual perception, cultural associations, individual preferences and symbolic interpretations.
03
Analyse the interactions between hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, light, materials and surfaces.
04
Compare a colour across different environments and depending on the uses of the place.
05
Gather the needs, preferences and constraints expressed by occupants or the client.
06
Compose a palette coherent with the function, identity and context of a space.
07
Justify a colour recommendation without attributing a universal or therapeutic effect to it.

Intended capabilities

Integrating colour into a space project

These capabilities do not constitute an officially certified professional skill.

Analyse an atmosphere

Describe the colours, contrasts, light, materials and their context.

Build a palette

Compose a proposal coherent with the uses and the project.

Gather needs

Listen to preferences, constraints and references without reducing them to a standard profile.

Argue the case

Present a recommendation while separating intention, perception and symbolism.

The programme, in detail

From observation to practical application

These topics connect the characteristics of colour, its context and its application within a space project.

01Perceiving and describing colour

Hue, saturation and brightness
Contrasts and relationships between colours
Observing variation rather than attributing an automatic effect

02Colour, light and material

Natural and artificial light
Interactions with materials and textures
Surface area covered and visual environment

03Emotions, preferences and context

Individual reactions and personal history
Cultural references and social context
The difference between association, preference and established knowledge

04Uses and functions of spaces

Homes and professional spaces
Atmosphere, legibility, contrast and wayfinding
Adapting a palette to the activities of the place

05Building and justifying a palette

Gathering needs and constraints
Associations and chromatic coherence
Presenting and justifying choices

06Observing, experimenting and applying

Palette analyses and visual materials
Colour exercises and case studies
Practical application within a non-medical framework

Teaching approach

Observing and experimenting on concrete situations

The exact organisation and any support time depend on the published session.

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Theoretical inputReference points on the perception and use of colours.
Visual materialsPalettes and examples for observing chromatic relationships.
Practical exercisesAnalyses and compositions to put the concepts into practice.
Case studiesObserving chromatic choices across different contexts.
AssessmentQuizzes to assess understanding of the content.

Colour board combining earth, cream, petal and soft green shades

Reading a palette

Colour is never understood in isolation

Names, flat colours and materials make a palette legible without relying solely on colour perception. The same shade changes depending on the light, its surface, its substrate and the colours surrounding it.

Working with colour therefore means comparing, testing and documenting choices under the actual conditions of the project.

Professional applications

Uses to adapt to the place and the people

Homes

Compose a palette in relation to occupants’ uses and preferences.

Professional spaces

Connect atmosphere, function, identity and work constraints without promising a productivity gain.

Retail and reception

Work on coherence between the identity of the place, the route and legibility.

Decoration and design

Justify chromatic choices in relation to light, materials and volumes.

Visual communication

Distinguish brand intention, cultural associations and the context of reception.

Sensory needs

Address contrast and wayfinding with caution, drawing on the appropriate skills.

What this is not

No colour acts identically on everyone

Blue does not always calm, red does not automatically make people aggressive, and a colour does not define a personality. Individual preferences, cultural references, context and visual conditions all matter.

This training is neither medical nor a colour therapy. It does not train people in chromotherapy. Any application related to disability, health or sensory disorders requires caution and suitable professional skills.

How it works

An online path whose organisation depends on the session

Format

Training accessible online with content assigned in the Academy.

Materials and activities

Visual materials, exercises, case studies and quizzes are documented.

Assessment

Quizzes are confirmed. No certificate or certificate title is published without validation.

Accessibility

An adaptation can be discussed in advance based on needs linked to a disability.

Sessions

Up-to-date information is published on the dedicated page.

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Academy

The student space gathers the courses and documents assigned after enrolment.

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Quality and funding

A certification of the organisation’s quality process

Archi Mind is Qualiopi-certified for training activities. This certification is neither a personal certification for the participant, nor a scientific validation of the content, nor a funding guarantee.

Depending on your situation, funding support can be discussed with your employer, an OPCO or as part of a skills development plan. It depends on the scheme, the file and the funder’s agreement. Trainings are not currently eligible for CPF funding.

The trainer

Mathilde Morel

After experience in real estate, Mathilde Morel trained in interior decoration, Neuro-Architecture, and the Psychology of colours and of the home.

With Archi Mind, she connects design practice to observing light, materials, colours and the needs expressed around places.

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Specific FAQ

Understanding the framework before choosing a session

The answers distinguish the professional uses of colour from universal formulas and from chromotherapy.

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Do I need to be a decorator or an architect to take the training?

No. The path also concerns well-being professionals, managers and people wanting to deepen their use of colour. A prior conversation lets you check whether it suits your activity and project.

Does the training teach universal meanings of colours?

No. A reaction depends in particular on the shade, the light, the materials, the surface, the environment, the uses, personal history and cultural references. Symbolic interpretations are distinguished from established knowledge.

What is the difference with Neuro-Architecture?

Neuro-Architecture addresses the perception and overall experience of the built environment. Psychology of colours focuses on the use, perception and meaning of colours in a given context.

What is the difference with Psychology of the home?

Psychology of the home first looks at the subjective relationship between a person and their living space. Psychology of colours more specifically studies colour, its interactions and its integration into a space project.

Does the training teach chromotherapy?

No. It does not train people in a medical practice or colour therapy, and it does not allow a colour to be used to treat a condition.

How is light taken into account?

Colour is observed together with natural and artificial light, materials, contrasts, the surface area covered and other elements of the environment.

Can this be applied to a home or a professional space?

Yes, the sources mention design, decoration and professional environments. Any recommendation must, however, be adapted to the uses, the context and the people concerned.

How does the training work?

The online format, visual materials, exercises, case studies and quizzes are confirmed. The up-to-date organisation and the content assigned in the Academy depend on the session chosen.

What funding options are there?

How do I request a disability-related adaptation?

Contact Archi Mind before enrolling to discuss your needs. Any application related to disability, health or sensory disorders requires caution and suitable skills.

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Find up-to-date information or check whether the path suits your project.

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