COLOR DESIGN EVENTS
Inter-Society Color Council's Symposium
ISCC Color Impact Symposium - defining color, the work behind the words
Featuring ISCC Members from a range of fields and practices,
speaking on how they define color in their daily workflow.
Q&A to follow each session
A panel discussion with the speakers will follow the presentations.
We will wrap up the day with Colorful Connections, a fun and informal opportunity to network with ISCC members and Symposium attendees.
Lost in Translation, The gap between what we say and what we see.
Design Presentation - Session 2, 2:30-3:30 PM EST
Sandra Sampson, Vital Color™ by Simple Modern Style
Color is one of the most powerful tools in design — and one of the hardest things to talk about precisely. Sandra Sampson shares her methodology for bridging the gap between what clients imagine and what actually gets built, anchoring subjective preference in shared color language.
Sandra Sampson is the founder of Vital Color™ by Simple Modern Style, a multi-disciplinary color design and graphic design studio. With an insatiable thirst for creative exploration, she transforms consumer preferences, color trends, and market research into captivating color palettes and design that successfully engage target markets across industries. During her over twenty-year tenure with the Color Marketing Group® (CMG), Sandra has served as Board Member, Executive Committee Member, VP of PR and Communications, and Immediate Past VP of Education.
Most recently, Sandra has volunteered on the Education and CMG Summit Planning Committees and was a speaker at the 2025 International Summit - Chromatic Connections, ColorContext Workshop.
Sandra holds a BFA from Art Center College of Design and completed advanced color design studies at the Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training. She serves as a Board Member of the Inter-Society Color Council and is a past Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (RSA).
CMG Chromatic Connections Reveal & Summit
Bridging research with practical insights, Chromatic Connections celebrates the influential role of color in shaping brand narratives, engaging audiences, and sparking cross-industry creativity.
COLOR IMPACT 2025, COLOR AS COMMUNICATION, COLOR COUNCIL
Join Color Impact 2025: Color as Communication at Rochester Institute of Technology on June 16-18, 2025. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of color.
CMG ColorSpeak™ - Key Colors CMG 2026+ World Color Forecast
Embark on a colorful journey with CMG COLORSPEAK™ - KEY COLORS CMG 2026+ WORLD COLOR FORECAST. Explore Key Colors' evolution and gain valuable insights.
International Colour Day
International Colour Day is an annual event celebrating colour. It is supported by the International Colour Association/AIC. Events are happening everywhere.
CMG ColorChat™ - Trade Show Takeaways: What's Catching Your Eye in 2025?
Color Marketing Group’s ColorChat - Trade Show Takeaways: What’s catching your eye in 2025?
ISCC Webinar - Andrew Reach presents "Color Equals Life"
Join Andrew Reach as he presents Color Equals Life in the ISCC Webinar. Discover the profound impact of color on his journey from architect to visual artist.
Color Harmony in the Built Environment: A Practical Workshop on Leveraging Color Data Values for Design Precision
Join Sandy Sampson, host for Lori Sawaya's CMG ColorSpeak™ workshop, to master color data values in design. Learn to leverage hue, value, and chroma using cutting-edge measurement devices. Discover how precise color data enhances project accuracy and communication. Transform your color specification process and create striking, harmonious environments. Don't miss this opportunity!
CMG Future Thinking Workshop
Join us for Color Marketing Group's Future Thinking Workshop! Discover innovative strategies and insights to navigate tomorrow's challenges. This interactive event will equip you with essential skills to foster creativity and forward-thinking in your personal and professional life and collaborate on Mega and Macro trends shaping future color, material, and finish directions. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and enhance your product's future readiness!
Color Marketing Group's ColorSpeak™, "THE FOUR AESTHETIC DIRECTIONS: What clients REALLY want but can’t yet articulate."
Color Marketing Group presents, ColorSpeak™, “THE FOUR AESTHETIC DIRECTIONS: What clients REALLY want but can’t yet articulate.” by Lisa Marie Pippus and hosted by Sandra Sampson, Vital Color™ of Simple Modern Style. July 10, 2024, Noon ET
Color LIteracy Forum: Colour in Context - Colour & Light in Spatial Contexts
Colour Literacy Forum: Colour in Context - Colour & Light in Spatial Contexts June 13, 10-11:30 am Eastern
ColorChat - The Search For Accurate COLOR KNOWLEDGE, Where Do You Find It
The Search For Accurate COLOR KNOWLEDGE, Where Do You Find It
Your color knowledge is a powerful tool for innovation and collaboration. Join Color Marketing Group members as we embark on a journey to uncover the best sources of color education and share our experiences and insights.
ISCC Colorful Connections
Colorful Connections is an opportunity to gather informally with other members of Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) for a little socializing, networking, and learning from each other.
Color Marketing Group - ColorSpeak™ - Color in Action: How can the science of color influence emotions and behavior?
Color Marketing Group presents, ColorSpeak™, “Color in Action: How can the science of color influence emotions and behavior?” by Valerie Corcias and hosted by Sandra Sampson, Vital Color™ of Simple Modern Style. May 1, 2024, Noon ET
Color Marketing Group's Cleveland Chromazone+
Color Marketing Group’s NORTH AMERICA IN-PERSON WITH VIRTUAL COMPONENT CMF FORECASTING EVENT, 2024 Cleveland ChromaZone+, April 25-26, 2024