The IACC was founded in 1957 in Hilversum, the Netherlands by about 50 experts from 12 countries from the fields of philosophy, psychology, biology, architecture, interior design, design and art, as well as educators and scientists. The motivation to establish the IACC was because there were no trained professionals in the field of colour design.
As a result, the IACC Academy Salzburg was founded in 1958 under the leadership of Dr. Heinrich Frieling, the founder of the Colour Psychology Institute of Germany.
Consequently, the IACC Academy Salzburg represents the IACC and has over 60 years of experience in training colour consultants/designers.