| AATCC will conduct a Color Management Workshop November 2-3 at the AATCC Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C. USA. The workshop is designed for merchandisers, retailers, manufacturers, product developers, color approval managers, specifiers, and designers. The program outline is listed below.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 8:00 Welcome and Introduction to Workshop 8:15 Session 1: Fundamentals of Color Theory and Measurement David Hinks, North Carolina State University This session will address basic color principles and measurement, calculations of color difference, methods for assessment of color quality for samples (labdips) and production, measurement variability in digital color control and whiteness. Aspects of lighting in color, retail lighting and how it relates to color testing, best practices in choosing lighting /illuminants and visual color assessment will also be discussed. 9:45 Break 10:00 Session 2: Dye Selection for Desired Fastness Requirements Nelson E. Houser, M. Dohmen USA This presentation will explore the major dye classes and respective fibers with reference to performance issues such as shade, levelness, and colorfastness. The intent is for a better understanding of issues facing the wet processor and how important communications is between all involved in the process from “concept to consumer.” 11:00 Session 3: Color Communication Best Practices Sandy Johnson, Color Solutions International Abstract Unavailable 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Session 4: Color Communication: Getting Your Message Across Roland L. Connelly, Sr., X-Rite Inc. This session will address the exchange of color data along the supply chain. Color data formats will be reviewed, methods of communication along the chain (email, web, and other methods of exchange), and will offer suggestions on how retail/apparel companies can get their suppliers involved in the digital process as a replacement for manual/physical processes. This session will also cover communication of other color related data such as image files. It will review benefits and limitations of rendering object colors on screen. 1:45 Introduction to Break Out Sessions 2:00 Break Out Period 1 Illumination and Observer Issues Sample Analysis and Measurement Technique Creativity with Trends and Virtual Development 3:00 Break 3:15 Break Out Period 2 Illumination and Observer Issues Sample Analysis and Measurement Technique Creativity with Trends and Virtual Development 4:15 Break Out Period 3 Illumination and Observer Issues Sample Analysis and Measurement Technique Creativity with Trends and Virtual Development 5:15 Questions and Wrap Up 5:30 Adjourn
Thursday, November 3, 2011 8:00 Session 5: Supplier Conformance - Why Don’t my Numbers Match Yours? Ken Butts, Datacolor This session will focus on how to implement a digital color program with suppliers. The concepts of color guidebooks, standard best practices in color measurement, communication, visual assessments, along with ideas on supplier certification/accreditation requirements will be covered. Also included is accreditation program successes (and challenges) and global color management. Factors that contribute to poor agreement in digital color exchange will be discussed - measurement technique, instrument variation, sample conditioning, and the human factor. 8:55 Session 6: Tracking Color Performance Keith D. Hoover, JCPenney This session will cover the organization/management of color data. It will be geared toward the lab manager as well as the vendor, buyer, and will offer ideas on how this large database of color information on color quality can be used to report on vendor performance, timelines, operator performance, measurements on efficiency in color testing, and some examples of how IT departments and managers can extract the data they need to compile these types of reports. 9:45 Break 10:00 Session 7: Integration: Bringing it All Together Jean Hoskin, Macy's Merchandising Group This session will cover the integration of the color process into PLM systems. Topics for discussion include what the color manager needs to contribute to the decision making process in PLM design and development, such as process flow, procedures, roles and responsibilities, internal and external communication, reporting, and exception processes. Beginning with trend research through production QC, what elements are necessary to maximize efficiency of the product lifecycle. 10:55 Session 8: A Real-World Case Study: Color Consistency from Concept to Production Sarah Kang Current economic times have enticed brands to decrease the amount of product styles but offer an assortment of color across multiple product categories. Now more than ever, companies are challenged to control shade from concept to production among many types of products. This session applies the concepts of color management to a real world case study from color concept to production. 11:40 Lunch 12:40 Break Out Period 4 What is Color Matching? Production Evaluation and Control How to Do the Right Color Right 1:40 Break Out Period 5 What is Color Matching? Production Evaluation and Control How to Do the Right Color Right 2:40 Break 3:00 Break Out Period 6 What is Color Matching? Production Evaluation and Control How to Do the Right Color Right 4:00 Questions and Wrap Up 4:30 Closing Remarks and Adjourn Overnight accommodations are available at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd., Durham, N.C. USA, telephone +1 919 941 5050. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel and attendance at the AATCC program should be specified to receive the group rate of US$129 single/double. Reservations can be made online by clicking on the following link http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1006155958&key=958B5. Reservations must be made by September 28 to ensure room availability. REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE - Individuals registering on or before October 18 pay US$999 (US$669 for individual and corporate* AATCC members) and will include luncheons, breaks and a copy of all available papers. After October 18 the registration fee increases to US$719 for AATCC members and US$1049 for nonmembers. Refunds will be honored if cancellations are received on or before October 18, 2011. A US$75 cancellation fee will be charged. Attendance is limited so early registration is encouraged. Click here to register online. Click here to download the registration form and submit by fax to +1 919 549 8933.
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