Gillian C. Rose | Full Biography


Gillian C. Rose, IACC, AIA, IAC-B, is a colour advisor, interior designer, and keynote speaker who creates synergy between colour and our environment. She holds a Degree in Environmental Design from the Parsons School of Design and a Professional Designation in Color Design and Consulting from the IACC.

Gillian founded Gillian Rose Colour in 2009 to broaden our colour horizons through design work and colour consultancy.  Gillian Rose Colour provides a neuro-psychological approach to light and colour in the fields of architecture, interior and industrial design, and communications.

Her deeply held desire to create holistic environments brought Gillian to the world of colour sciences. She learned during an extended period of childhood illness that the colours in her environment could offer serenity and support well-being. Her professional background in colour science was jump-started by the legendary Frank Mahnke, founder of the International Association of Color/Design Consultants (IACC), with whom she studied the fundamental principles of color science within architecture.

Having been immersed in many cultures, in many lands, Gillian brings a global perspective to all her endeavors. Canadian-born, (Toronto, Canada, and later Victoria, British Columbia). Los Angeles-based, she began her lifelong travels early on, settling in New York City as a teenager.

Gillian opened her design studio in 1997, specializing in luxury projects across all scales and desires. Her portfolio includes residential spaces for clients and art collectors, with international acclaim and industry awards.