Here is a sneak peek of one of the trends we will be presenting at The International Surface Event taking place in the US in January next year. With the ongoing BREXIT battle taking place in the UK right now, along with heightened global unrest and widespread manipulation of populist politics we feel this trend is apt & worth sharing at this time with you, our readers …
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It is clear that hiking is now an extremely favoured fitness trend; even expected to surpass the popularity of yoga in 2019. With health, fitness, mindfulness and general wellbeing firmly taking centre stage in all aspects of our life, we want to understand why and how this activity can have a positive impact on us both physically and psychologically.
What do you do to relax? What activity makes you happy? How do you practice mindfulness?
The sun relentlessly beats down on me as I write this post, most of us (people) are enjoying the 3rd mini-heatwave of the year; it’s hard to keep in mind that it’s only Tuesday and a work-day. Everything about today is screaming chill, relax, eat, drink, smile, enjoy and do all of this outdoors. I’m doing my best to comply, after all nature’s driving influence today has reminded me about my favorite design trend for the SS2018 and compelled me to share it with you.
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The Spring/Summer season of 2018 will see the emergence of our trend Urban Planet, which has perhaps my favorite color palette for the year. It doesn’t contain my favorite color, but as a collection of colors it’s hard to beat.
The Urban Planet palette has a real pick-me-up look to it, a happy feel. This maybe because it’s essentially a story of metallics and they are always a favorite. Metallics have been are ever present and it seems fitting that they should now have their own trend for this summer season.
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We have released the first of our Spring/Summer 2017 Trend Pinterest Board; Organic Matter. This trend will give you all the inspiration you need, from pattern and color stories to product shape and texture direction.
(Over Growth Model Photography by Riley Messina and Parker Fitzgerald, Seoul Skygarden by MVRDV Architects)
The Trend
Organic Matter is an ever evolving trend and this season we explore possible creative outcomes of an extreme naturalness; where nature quite literally takes control. We begin to rethink our relationship with nature as we integrate flowers and foliage into buildings, structures and into our home. From vertical gardens to urban farms, we embrace locally & home grown produce and rural environments in all our major cities.
Pattern & Product Direction
(Crystallization Vase by Lukas Wegwerth, Jellyfish air plant by Petit Beast, Ceramics by Something Like This Design, Element Clay Studio Photo by Heather Knight)
As we venture into spring designers focus on allowing nature to become the creator… from nature on land to nature in the sea. Coral and lichen like growths appear in shape and patterning while unpredictable, untamed and organically developed elements of nature are present on ceramics, tableware and interior fashion accessories.
Natural Styling
(The Fragility of Time flower sculpture by Ignacio Canales Uracil, Oscar de la Renta dress S/S17 Collection, Embroidered Flower Appliqués, Epiphytes by Dossofiorito, Urban Florals by Swallows & Damsons)
In order to promote the harmony between man and nature we explore combining multiple materials in the heart of our living environment. Raw, rustic reclaimed wood and concrete; mix with warm metallic features for a modern yet natural styling. Hammered and weathered-look metals, bark-like textures and leaf prints are key elements, while ceramic and porcelain tiles have an authentic geological aesthetic.
Color Stories
(Rolling Rhythms of Tides, thread wrap by Helena Emmans, Ceramics by Reiko Kaneko)
This color palette is an intriguing mix of urban neutrals and dazzling brights. As well as the coral and pink tones we also see a catalogue of botanical greens and crisp blues. An emergence of earthy pigments in all tones will dominate interior product from fresh mint to herb shades. This harmonious color relationship reflects our human desire to live in unity with earth.
Links to all images can be found on our Organic Matter Pinterest Board.
When you invest such a small sum and gain such a vast return on that investment, you know, with absolute certainty, that you made an excellent decision. Well done you!
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