The Sound of Colour

John Booth - The Playful Power of Colour in Life and Design

The Sound of Colour

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Send us Fan Mail The Playful Power of Colour in Life and Design In this episode of "The Sound of Colour”, I chat to artist and designer John Booth. His work is permeated by a vivid colour palette with juxtaposition of tones and pigments, it is at the core of everything that he does. John Booth has a sense of childlike joy in looking and creating, and you can really feel this coming through in his work. He has worked with big brands such as Selfridges, Fendi, Hem and Paul Smith. And his iconic...

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