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This website hosts the open access publications of the AIC (International Colour Association). All activities related to this site are carried out exclusively on a voluntary basis by AIC members.
The AIC is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is the dissemination of scientific work. It has no economic interests or involvement in any economic activities, including those on this website.
Following the reconstruction of the website's archives in June 2026, we invite you to read our annual reviews, which are listed from most recent to oldest.
AIC GOALS
The International Colour Association - Multidisciplinary Association in the field of Colour, Multidisziplinäre Vereinigung auf dem Gebiet der Farben, Abkürzung AIC, has a long-standing tradition of documenting its activities and achievements. Since 2017, the AIC Annual Review has been published under its current title, continuing the legacy of the earlier AIC Annual Report (2012–2017) and the AIC Newsletter (1984–2011).
As a fundamental part of its mission, the AIC Annual Review promotes peer-reviewed interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and innovation in the color sciences, supporting the AIC's overarching goal of advancing research into, and fostering a global understanding of, color.
AIC ANNUAL REVIEW (AIC AR)
The AIC Annual Review, released every year, is a peer-reviewed Diamond Open Access publication, ensuring that its content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription fees. It provides a detailed account of the AIC's global network, featuring:
- The Editor's note.
- The AIC President's Report.
- AIC and Executive Committee Updates.
- AIC Financial Report.
- Summaries of AIC Awards, Congresses and Conferences.
- Reports from AIC Regular, Associate and Affiliated Members.
- Reports from AIC Study Groups.
- International Colour Day Reports.
- Tributes to Colour Researchers.
EDITORIAL TEAM
The editorial team includes prominent experts in the field. The editorial leadership of the AIC Annual Review and its predecessors reflects the dedication of distinguished experts in the field of color science. Robert W. G. Hunt and Johannes J. Vos published the first two AIC Annual Newsletters (1984–1985). Alan R. Robertson then served as editor for the AIC Annual Newsletters (1986–1987), followed by Paul Green-Armytage (1990, 1992), Roy Osborne (1994–1996), Roy Osborne and Paula J. Alessi (1997), Paula J. Alessi (1998–1999, 2001), Paul Green-Armytage (2002–2005), and Roy S. Berns (2006, 2008–2009). Lindsay MacDonald took on the role of editor (2010–2017), overseeing the transition from the AIC Annual Newsletters to the AIC Annual Reports. The name was then changed again to AIC Annual Reviews, with the year of the AIC activities becoming the deciding criterion rather than the year of publication. Vien Cheung and Leslie Harrington co-edited the AIC Annual Reviews from 2017 to 2021, with Takahiko Horiuchi joining them for the 2019 and 2020 editions and Robert Hirschler for the 2021 edition. For the 2022 and 2023 editions, Maurizio Rossi, Vien Cheung and Ingrid Calvo Ivanovic continued this legacy by establishing this website, which organizes and collects information on activities in the color sector at a global level since 1984. This ensures that these publications maintain their high standards and comprehensive coverage of the AIC's activities. For the 2024 edition, Maurizio Rossi and Ingrid Calvo Ivanovic continued as co-editors. The current editors are Verena M. Schindler and Ingrid Calvo Ivanovic, who published Volume 39 (2025) of the AIC Annual Review in April 2026.
We hope you enjoy the annual reviews and discover valuable insights into the past and present colour research and activities of the International Colour Association!
The current Editor of the AIC Annual Review
Verena M. Schindler
