Expert Insights on Colour & Paint Specifications for Retirement, Care and Dementia
4 January 2025
Episode S5E01:
- Guests:
- Aged Care, Specification solutions for care home environments (download here)
- LRV Meters from Cromocon
- Innovation Spotlight: Good Design Award-winning in-bed patient washing from Switle Body
About Dawn Scott & Tony Westgarth
As an experienced interior designer, Dawn Scott has dedicated her 20+ year career to using the transformative power of colour to enhance people’s lives. Her expertise lies in creating bespoke research-based colour and design schemes for public buildings such as hospitals, schools, and care homes by harmonising colour, interior design, and nature. She is passionate about making spaces accessible and inclusive, especially for those with conditions like Dementia or who are neurodivergent. As a mother of an Autistic daughter and with experience of Dementia in her family, Dawn is deeply committed to empowering people to navigate their surroundings, increase their independence and improve their wellbeing to live their best lives. By combining her expertise in colour and design with her personal experiences and dedication to social impact, she creates spaces that are beautiful, functional, and empowering.
Tony Westgarth has been a dedicated professional in the paint industry for the past 30 years. Throughout his career, he has held various customer-facing roles and is currently the Specification Development Manager for Kent and East Sussex. Tony specialises in ‘Paint Specification’ solutions across all building sectors. With a proven track record of collaborating with designers, architects, and other creative professionals, Tony delivers tailored paint solutions that enhance both the aesthetic and functional qualities of spaces. By understanding the unique needs of each project, he ensures that every specification not only meets technical requirements but also aligns with the creative vision of the design team.