Journal & Guides

Guides and notes from the DesignFifty3 studio on colour psychology, materials and specifying made-to-order furniture for considered spaces.

• Desk and Table Colours for Libraries and Study Spaces — How table and desk colours affect concentration in libraries and study spaces — why soft blues reduce mental fatigue and soft greens support long, focused work.
• Classroom Table Colours by Age Group — A guide to specifying classroom table and desk colours by age — from bright, playful shades for early years to calming blues and neutrals for secondary school and additional-needs spaces.
• Home Office Desk Colours: Focus, Calm and Creativity — How to choose a home-office desk colour for the way you work — green for balance and reduced eye strain, blue for concentration, and white or yellow for creativity.
• Choosing Furniture Colours for Wellbeing and Additional-Needs Spaces — How to specify calming, supportive furniture colours for healthcare, care and additional-needs environments — balancing stimulation and calm with green, soft yellow and considered accents.
• Why Formica for High-Traffic Tabletops — Why we build tables and desks on Formica surfaces — high durability and impact resistance, non-porous hygiene, easy maintenance and long lifecycle for busy commercial and family settings.