ABOUT
Mary is a Colour & Concept Consultant based in London. With near 20 years in the specialist field, her career has spanned both ends of the creative industry, from in-house specialist roles at large scale retailers through to consultancy for independent brands, forecasting agencies & manufacturers. This breadth of experience provides a unique and deep understanding of the role of colour in the creative industries - from the initial concept & bigger picture through to product strategy.
Alongside her consultancy work, Mary is currently on the Premiere Vision colour panel and a member of the British Textile Colour Group.
APPROACH
Working with colour is a sensitive, emotive and powerful process; harnessing its ability to capture imagination, represent a message, product or brand requires foresight, imagination, knowledge and a desire to explore & discover. This is integral to the way I work and how I approach projects.
Please get in touch to hear more and explore opportunities to work together.
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CONCEPT & INSIGHT
I have a critical understanding of colour and its role in design, and the hands-on industry experience required to visualise, capture and communicate with it. Colour is never in isolation, it is always part of something, whether at the forefront of an idea, or serving as a subconsciously powerful backdrop. This bigger picture is at the core of my approach, with cultural shifts, consumer mindset and new innovations being a central part of my work.
STRATEGY & STORYTELLING
Part of my process is distilling a concept and cutting through complexity. Retaining the aesthetic purity and meaning of an idea whilst successfully and strategically implementing it is a key part of my specialism. I see too often how beautifully crafted concepts can get lost in the process, and how working on both sides of the process can add huge value. I love getting fully immersed in a brand / product / material, concept, and understanding the full picture. My remit and interests are reach far beyond colour which enhances the scope and quality of my work.
Colour does not have to be bold to have impact. I work with clients to create colour bibles and strategies that enhance their everyday foundation colour & neutrals, which carry huge weight with subtlety. These projects can be in-depth, detailed and challenging, with a long term view and long term impact, designed to get to the essence of a brand and identifying the bedrock of their colour and wider identity. Creating concepts that offer true longevity is a key element of my work.