About the Author

Naomi Kuno is the director of the color planning and design firm, FORMS Inc., Tokyo. She has been engaged in further revitalization of research and development of "SUTRA.," which is a database of color names and images developed by FORMS Inc. Utilizing the color database, she provides consultation on color analysis, development, and marketing and overall color-focused planning and design. Her major publications include: Color Inspiration (Kōdansha), Colorscape (Harper Collins Publishers), Tasteful Color Combinations (Graphic-sha Publishing), Expanding Your Ideas! Color Arrangement Variation Book (Graphic-sha Publishing).