Judith van Vliet

Judith van Vliet, based in Spain, is the founder of The Color Authority and a global expert in color strategy, CMF (Color, Material, Finish) design, and trend forecasting. She helps brands across industries craft compelling and purposeful color narratives. With a background at companies like Kawasaki and Avient, Judith also served as President of the Color Marketing Group and currently hosts The Color Authority podcast. She regularly contributes her expertise in color and materials to MANERA magazine. Recognized as one of the leading voices in color intelligence, Judith empowers global brands, including Braun De’Longhi, Cosentino, and Renolit, to use color with clarity, purpose, and vision.