Suzan is infatuated with color and has developed deep knowledge of color's effect on people and their perception of spaces and products. She has vast experience transforming or enhancing spaces, products and buildings. 

Her interest in color began during work as Color Designer at Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings The Netherlands where she was responsible for color collections, trend research and architectural color advice.

From 2000 to 2013 she ran a design practice in Rotterdam, the Netherlands where she created color and material designs for industrial design, interiors and architecture.  

She now lives in the Bay Area and continues her work for local companies.