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Color and the Human Spirit
Color is a vital design tool in providing a therapeutic environment that helps reduce tension, assist in behavior modification, and enhance resident AND staff safety. Research indicates that interiors with an interesting use of color that are NOT overly neutral can:
• Balance the mental equilibrium of residents
• Helps reduce behavioral discord
• Promote dignity and encourage socialization
A normalized environment can assist residents to:
• Reduce tensions and anxiety
• Promote positive behavior modification
• Connect to the natural world
With focus on environments with behavioral discord, the Naturals Color Collection addresses three primaryhuman elements:
• Familiarity (Connection to outside world)
• Stress reduction (Calming and lifting the spirit)
• Morale improvement (Humanizing and Normalizing)
The Naturals Collections can be used to provide coordinated colors to:
• Common areas
• Sleep spaces
• Learning spaces
• Dining areas |
The Contributions of Color (PDF) |
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The Naturals Color Palette |
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Golden Wheat
Welcoming and enduring, a neutral with a sunny disposition. The color of wheat fields, grain and sand. Golden Wheat is the color of America's heartlands and beaches. |
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Lagoon
Soothing, tranquil, and contemplative. The color of sapphire, blue birds, and fresh water. Lagoon is easily used in high quantities, will never compete with other materials and color. |
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River Rock
Warm, timeless, quiet. The color of stone, rock and alloy. River Rock allows other colors and materials to be showcased to their fullest. |
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Mulberry
Enigmatic and regal. A quiet expression. The color of royalty, fruit, and berries. Mulberry is deep, rich, can be used as a neutral or combine with all colors to bring forth added interest. |
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Sawgrass
The essence of nature and landscapes. The color of luscious foliage. Sawgrass is an uplifting harmonious color, can read as a neutral – an ideal complement to every color. |
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Pine Cone
Rich, deep and grounding. The color of terra firma, soil, the earth. Familiar Pinecone behaves as a foundational
neutral, easily partnered with other color options. |
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Autumn Leaf
Spirited and jewel toned. Festive and warm. The color of autumn, spice, canyons, and sunsets. Autumn Leaf is the pop of color a space may desire for added interest. |
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Raven
Deep, classic, and proud. The color of charcoal, lava, and midnight. Raven is a timeless stabile that grounds. |
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The Naturals Color Collection was created specifically for Norix by Tara Hill of LittleFISH Think Tank, a creative solutions company specializing in product design, color theory, and brand identity. Ms. Hill is a design consultant recognized for her work in the use of color to create normalized environments that support positive outcomes.
Ms. Hill also has significant experience regarding the science and theory of color as both a design tool and as a promoter of healing. She is very knowledgeable in evidence-based research findings and how nature and color play an active role in our physical and emotional well being by positively impacting the human spirit.
"Color is intrinsic in our everyday lives. We perceive color's presence in our environment, and respond positively. Color is a very cost effective design tool to dramatically improve the environment at nominal cost." - Tara Hill |
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