Ruthanne Hanlon

Ruthanne has been in the field of interior design since 1994, her career includes experience in kitchen and bath design, custom furnishings and space planning. Ruthanne has focused specifically on color specifications since 2000 as the National Color and Design Manager for the Pittsburgh Paints Co (formally PPG) and has consulted on commercial and residential projects using the powerful influence color has in representing a brand, transforming a space, and creating an atmosphere while providing the personalization and character everyone strives for. As a member of the color forecasting teams since 2010, Ruthanne has been directly involved in identifying and translating influences and the direction of color and design trends as they apply to a variety of segments. Ruthanne travels North America conducting accredited presentations that include commercial and consumer trends, color theory and Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater.