The Color Authority™

S7E07 Color Rebellion with Mehek Malhotra

This interview features Mehek Malhotra, founder of Giggling Monkey Studio, discussing how her Indian heritage and the psychology of color inform her narrative-driven desi

S7E06 Symbiotic Dialogues with Draga & Aurel

In this episode, Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow’s creative synergy, where "one plus one is three," combines industrial materials with the "material alchemy" of resi

S7E05 Challenging Color Codes with Studio RENS

In this interview for the Color Authority podcast Studio RENS, the Dutch design duo composed of Renee and Stephanie, discusses their 17-year history of exploring the tran

S7E04 The Milan Edit with The Forecast Club

In this episode, the Forecast Club comes together to unpack what really stood out at Milan Design Week 2026. Moving beyond the hype, they share honest reflections on shif

S7E03 Sensory Alchemy with Ramy Elnagar

This episode features Ramy Elnagar, founder of White Mirror, talking about how color acts as a frequency and a sensory tool to bridge the gap between our inner and outer

S7E02 Beyond Trend Stuffification with Louise Byg Kongsholm

Louise Byg Kongsholm explains in this episode that companies must navigate "trend stuffification" by distinguishing between short-term noise and long-term strategic patte

S7E01 Sense of Place with Reyes Ríos + Larraín Arquitectos

This first episode of 2026 of The Color Authority podcast features an in-depth conversation with Salvador Reyes and Josefina Larrain of the Mérida-based studio Reyes Rios

S6E11 Cultural Memory with Lameice Abu Aker

Jerusalemite designer Lameice Abu Aker creates at the intersection of emotional resonance and cultural memory, exploring how form, color, and material embody the poetry o

S6E10 Biomimicry Futures with Geraldine Wharry

Geraldine Wharry is one of the world's leading Fashion Futurists. As a Regenerative Futures Architect, she helps partners decode emergence and implement change, whil

S6E09 Modular Color with Sofia Ilmonen

This first autumn podcast episode features Finnish fashion designer Sofia Ilmonen, who discusses her approach to creating modular, transformable garments that can be resh

S6E08 Growing Color with Laura Luchtman

Laura Luchtman talks to TCA about her journey from fast fashion to sustainable fashion looking for a greater purpose. She experiments with natural pigments and materials,

S6E07 Color Out of Context with Nieves Contreras

Nieves Contreras talks about what inspires her and how she wants to take design, material and in particular color out of context. She explains how material and processing

S6E06 Decolonization of Color with Mohamad Baitie

In this very frank and open conversation Mohamad Baitie talks about how color reflects cultural heritage, the decolonization of design, and the desire to be seen. This po

S6E05 Trend Curation with Cécile Poignant

This episode is filled with information on intentional trends within a variety of industries yet with a special focus on the culinary industry. Cécile talks to us about h

S6E04 Milano Unfolded with Evelien Reich

Together with design hunter Evelien Reich, we dive into the essence of Milan Design Week 2025. She shares her favorite installations, the standout colors, materials and t

S6E03 Color Down Under with Bree Banfield

Australian Bree Banfield shares with us her passion for color surprises in interiors, how color comes intuitively to her and how the light down under changes the color ga

S6E02 Color Camouflage with Melania Chavarría Nuño

In this episode Melania shares her story about how she went from being too much to finding her own voice, how color became the main driver in her work and how she wants t

S6E01 Chasing Reality with Michell Lott

Which way better to start the new season than with Brazilian creative Michell Lott. In this episode, Michell shares insights on how he uses color to stay in touch with hi

S5E10 Color Devotion with Maye Ruiz

In this final podcast for 2024, TCA spoke to interior designer Maye Ruiz, the Mexican queen of color about the perfect color combination, listening to the genius loci of

S5E09 Design Activism with Fernando Laposse

Fernando Laposse is not only a true inspiration but a great storyteller. His designs are constructed throughout deep levels of culture, challenges, heritage and his great