Debra Wade of Creative Interiors guides individuals through the design process with the goal of transforming lives though beauty and function. Working closely with the inspirations of her clientele, she orchestrates a harmonious fusion of color, furnishings, artisan paint finishes, and art. As an interior designer and painter, color is her primary muse. Ms Wade is distinguished by 22 years of professional residential, commercial, and educational design projects in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Central America. She graduated with a BFA in Fine Art and Communications from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. She holds an International Accreditation in Color Consulting and Design for the Built Environment, IACC, graduating with honors. Within her professional practice, she specializes in the effects of color on human consciousness, productivity and creativity. Her upcoming book focuses on the dynamic application of color within the home environment. The Integral Color Plan for Interior Design melds quantum physics, color psychology, and the art of color in the home. It guides readers through pin-pointing personally resonant colors, simplifying design decisions and fostering an environment that nourishes body, mind and soul. Publications and Press Publications Recent Work: Summer Adventure in Honduras. Feature story by Debra Wade, ColorNOMICS, Volume 6, Issue 2-Fall 2007 Color into the Future. Feature story by Debra Wade, ColorNOMICS, Volume 5, Issue 1, Spring 2005 Your Color Horoscope. A color preference test by Debra Wade derived from “The Integral Color Plan. Alternative Medicine Magazine, April, 2004 Outstanding Interior Designers of Oregon. Photo feature, Conde Nast Publications: Architectural Digest, Los Angeles, CA: November 2001 Living Color. Reference as color consultant and interior designer, Alternative Medicine Magazine, April, 2004 Color, Environment and Human Response,” Frank Mahnke. Creative Interiors color and design board for fast food restaurant in color photo section of book, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1995 The Personality Color and Style Plan for Living Environments. Written thesis project for The International Association of Color Consultants and Designers, graduated with honors. San Diego, CA: self-published, Eugene, OR, January, 13, 1997 Press Design is in the Details. Designer reference, Explore The Pearl magazine, Portland, OR Spring 2010 The Ambassador, Photo feature and reference as member of design team, NW Street of Dreams magazine, Portland, OR 2009 Snooze Control. Designer reference on how to design with color for the bedroom. Portland, Oregon: The Oregonian, August 31, 2007 Color by Feeling. Featured home and story with the use of “The Integral Color Plan.” Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard, Home and Garden, April 20, 2006 Welcome Home, Color. Featured as a reference on color usage for residential exteriors. Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard, Home and Garden, July 21, 2005 All White to All Right. Feature story: Injection of art, light and personality brings almost perfect home all the way home. Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard, Home and Garden, January 27, 2005 Designing Away Winter Blues. Designer reference. Eugene, Oregon: Oregon Daily Emerald, January 7, 2003 Home Décor Colors Can Effect Emotions. Designer reference for story. Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard, June 9, 2001 Great Guest Quarters Add to Holiday Spirit. Designer reference on design. Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard, November 4, 2000 A Spirited Christmas. Residential interior design project featured in story. Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard, December 16, 1999 Goodness Gracious. Charming guest rooms are appreciated with the right ingredients. Design reference. Register Guard Eugene, Oregon: November 11, 1999 New Apartments Fill Up.” Staged model apartment design photo feature and story. Eugene, OR: Register Guard, April 30, 1996 Right Colors Make Rooms More Livable. Feature story and interior photo for multi-family design development by Creative Interiors. Eugene, OR” Register Guard, April 13, 1996