product development | Consumer & Design Trend Forecasting

6 Food Trends you can expect to see in 2020

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Laura Greenwood

The Scarlet Opus team have recently been to the Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical Shows in London. We showcased 4 key trends for 2020; specific to the Kitchen and Dining sectors. Not only do we suggest relevant product direction; in...Read More

TREND UPDATE: New Horizons

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by Laura Greenwood

Our third Pinterest Board release of the year is called New Horizons. We upload and pin images from a range of sources; from our findings at international exhibitions, to works from designers and crafters both old and new from all...Read More

TREND UPDATE: Out of the Ordinary

Posted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by Laura Greenwood

Our second Pinterest Board release is called Out of the Ordinary; a trend only for the brave... So many of our apparent choices in this digital age are predetermined for us – we are constantly being directed. Online recommendations steer us...Read More

The Top 3 trends in Surface Design & Materials 2019

Posted on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 by Laura Greenwood

The Surface Design Show takes place in February at the Business Design centre in London, they focus on interior and exterior surfaces specific to the building, architectural and interior design industries. This show is a 'must visit' for us; you can learn...Read More

TREND UPDATE: A/W18/19 Imperfect Beauty

Posted on February 14, 2019March 15, 2019 by Laura Greenwood

In our first Pinterest board release of the year; we are giving you all the inspiration you need, from pattern style and colour stories to product materials and texture direction. Check out our Pinterest Board! (more…)

Universal Design

Posted on January 16, 2019January 17, 2019 by Phil

In 2018 we introduced a new feature to the Scarlet Opus Trend Hub at the Decor+Design exhibition in Melbourne; our 'She Says ...' seminar series. Women make up a big majority of the visitors and we thought it might be...Read More