FUSE Muse
Friday, August 26th | Judith VanVliet | |
lost in thought
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The best advice I ever received: Be true to yourself. It is hard in today's world, but keep reminding myself.The very next thing on my to-do list: Prepare my homework presentation for the ColorForward 2018 consumer color directions.
My dream collaborator: I am personally a big fan of C??line hand bags & their colors, so one day working with Phoebe Philo or even meeting her would be a true dream come true. At least once, everyone should: Work and live in a different country. An experience that changes you for life & vision. Don't get stuck in one moment, one life, one country, one job. Change is hard but often for the better. The best way to unwind after a long day: A glass of great red wine accompanied by amazing food If I had a one year sabbatical, I would: travel a lot for work, but I never see much of the beautiful countries that I visit, so I'd travel the world! Learn a new language. I speak five, but would love to learn more! The most overused word in meetings today: Disruptive innovation. At the moment, I'm obsessed with: Avocado's, specifically guacamole after my business trip in Mexico. As of now, I'm totally over: The current media. It's all negative, political situations, economic downturn, terrorism, it feels like propaganda so I have stopped checking the news or TV on a regular basis. I'd define my personal style as: Comfortable yet stylish & with a smile. My tools of the trade are: My enthusiasm and passion. I am a do-er and very action minded. The biggest thing that has changed since I started in the industry: Everyone seems to be in color and color forecasting. I'm happiest when: Having a great dinner with my beloved friends & family. I am a social animal & a foodie. I wish I could: Fly back in time and visit a Janis Joplin concert. I'm proud that: I got elected as Vice President on the EC board of CMG. My playlist is: Anything from Janis Joplin to Miles David, Johnny Cash to Depeche Mode, depending on my mood. Music truly saves lives. You can usually find me: Hiding in the bathroom when I need time for myself. The last stamp on my passport: Colombia The next stamp on my passport: Brazil When I look back on my career: I never would have thought five years ago I'd be in this position. Seven years ago I turned around my life, quit my job, sold my house and moved from the Netherlands to Italy to start over. Leaving the world of colors was hard and I never thought I'd return, but here I am! I still hope to: Ambition is a bitch, I want to grow and learn more and inspire more brands and companies to use the correct color for their designs and products. | |
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