色が大切な理由 | リリー・ハモンド | TEDxUniversity of Suffolk

イラストレーターのリリー・ハモンドは、色と創造性は贅沢品ではなく、より健全でつながりのある地域社会をつくるための重要な手段だと主張します。イラストレーターとしての経験と色彩心理学の研究をもとに、色が気分、ウェルビーイング、目標にどう影響しうるかを取り上げています。また、機能を重視して インスピレーションを軽視した空間が、人々の可能性の感覚に与える影響にも触れています。動画はTEDx Talksが提供しています。

• 色が気分やウェルビーイングに与える影響
• 機能重視の空間が可能性を狭める理由
• 地域社会づくりに向けた公共アート、教育、デザイン

Colour and creativity have the power to shape how we feel, think, and connect with the world around us. Drawing on experience as an illustrator and research into colour psychology, this talk explores how colour can influence mood, wellbeing, and aspiration. Too often, the spaces we live, work, and learn in prioritise function over inspiration, affecting our sense of possibility. This talk argues that colour and creativity are not luxuries but essential tools for building healthier, more connected communities. Through public art, education, and thoughtful design, we can create environments that inspire confidence, support mental wellbeing, and foster creativity. For Suffolk, investing in creative expression means strengthening community identity, inspiring future generations, and creating places people are proud to call home. Lily Hammond is a Suffolk-based illustrator and the founder of Uwu Studio ( meaning colourful studio in her grandmothers native tongue) , known for her bold, colourful work that celebrates pattern, nature, and the beauty of everyday details. After graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration in 2020, Lily has spent over five years working as a professional artist, collaborating with organisations including the BBC, Amnesty International, and the Migration Museum, as well as local theatres, libraries, and educational institutions. Alongside her creative practice, Lily has a particular interest in the relationship between colour and wellbeing, exploring how art can positively impact mood, confidence, and community. Through murals, workshops, and public engagement, she aims to bring more colour, creativity, and joy into everyday spaces across Suffolk and beyond. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx