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An Uplifting Color Palette for Interiors Spring Summer 2018

Posted on January 29, 2018March 28, 2018 by Phil

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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Texture at the Surface Design Show 2017

Posted on July 15, 2017November 7, 2017 by Laura Greenwood

We visited the Surface Design Show back in February, a show that exhibits the latest in design and innovation for both interior and exterior surface applications. From flooring to wallpapers, lighting, stoneware and much more, this years’ show was an inspiring experience, with impressive new sustainable materials and interactive design concepts.

In this post, we have reported on some of the key themes seen at this years 2017 Surface Design show, if you would like a more in-depth trend report or the latest interior trend report please do not hesitate to get in touch!

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Material Trends: Interior Products 2018

Posted on February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 by Phil

In this short video, Victoria explains some of the more uncommon materials being used at the cutting edge of design to support the continued drive for sustainability in all areas of our lives. Fish skin, old magazines, nuts and even rice …………

Designers across the globe are trying to reduce the ecological effect of their work, architects and interior experts are choosing to look to new realms & frontiers in search of new, sustainable materials.

Some of the surface textures in these materials are very special and they feel beautiful to touch. Through the continued improvement in the management of industry processes (food, fashion etc) these by-products are readily availability and therefore have negligible impact on our environment.

If you’d like to know more about how Trend Intelligence could inform the future of your product development for interiors, email Phil, or call him on )7896088996.

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The Decor + Design show, Melbourne – Trend Hub materials list

Posted on July 20, 2016August 30, 2016 by Victoria

A special Hello to everyone who has visited our Trend Hub at Decor + Design 2016. As promised here is a list of the materials on display on the sample table:

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Maya Romanoff, Fardis, Moire and Platinum Burnish wallcoverings from Muraspec
Stylish antique bronzed cutlery from Mepra of Italy
Beautiful Electrical Accessories (light switches/power sockets) Focus SB
Stunning stabilised reinder Moss – Moss Trends
Silk, washi + silver woven ‘Vein’ and ‘Sugar’ fabrics from HOSOO
Organic banana leaf veneers by Beleaf®
Burnt Brass from Solomon + Wu
Decorative leathers from Casador
Embossed leathers from Carina Sohl
Perforated Obersound ‘Bark’ acoustic panel in American Walnut from Oberflex
Piraruco fish leather from Nova Kaeru via Le Souk
Salmon fish leather from Atlantic Leather via Le Souk
Brushed Alpaca/Mohair from Bellandi Spa via Le Souk
Rayon Kyoto weave and Flax Kyoto wallcovering via Le Souk
Ostrich leather from Klein Karoo Int’ via Le Souk
Turquoise, Malachite Azurite, Mohave Purple & Green and Apple Coral tiles from the fabulous Gemstone Tiles
Clarissa Hulse ‘Callista’ fabric and ‘Callista’ wallpaper collection by Harlequin via Domestic Textile Corporation in Australia
Flexible ‘Stoneplex Sand’ wallcovering by Architects Paper via Altfield
Asian Canvas wallpaper from Architects Paper
Wood/brass/zinc/shell inlay panel by Campioni
Beeswax, tree resin & jojoba oil infused hemp & organic cotton Abeego food wrap via Green Pioneer
Erafia fabric by Malhia Kent
Pewter quilted upholstery EvoFabric ‘Dimensional-Chateaux’ from Concertex
Textured black & white banana fabric made in Nepal via Offset Warehouse
Cezanne wallpaper handmade from self-sustaining Lokta plants from Weitzner
Linea metallic & embossed black leather from Benericetti SRL
Cork leather sample of VEGAN carpet and SLEEVE bowl by Rodrigo Vairinhos
RE-Y-STONE® bio-composite boards by Dekodur
Starflower & Harlequin embossed leather wall tiles by Genevieve Bennett
Albany ‘Natural Textures’ wallcoverings by Wallpaper Direct
Marmo design from ‘Elements’ wallcoverings collection by Prestigious
Marble mosaics by BluePrint Ceramics
Textiles by Daniela Evans
Textiles by Sophie Lee Wilkinson – To contact Sophie regarding commissions or job offers please email: sophieleewilkinson@hotmail.com
Various leather, fabric and cork samples (as pictured at the top of this post) by Laura Greenwood of Scarlet Opus

3 Design Trend Stories for 2017 – The SOcolor Booklet

Posted on July 20, 2016March 29, 2018 by Laura Greenwood

This Color Book gives you 3 of 2017’s key design trend stories: Desert Wanderer, Organic Matter and Analogue Workshop. The book includes a brief explanation of each of the trends, the Scarlet Opus Trend Boards illustrating each trend’s interior style and also the Pantone referenced color palettes for each trend story.

This book will give you guidance for the design and marketing of your product in line with future trends. It is an inspirational document that outlines key themes and important color palettes for interiors moving forward into 2017. Inspiring guidance for everything interiors including retail merchandising, product sourcing, stationery, furniture, decor, tabletop, kitchen design, and much more.

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Design Trends 2017: Product Development for Stationery, Gift, Crafts, Handmade

Posted on June 11, 2016March 29, 2018 by Laura Greenwood

Our 2017 Stationery Design Trend Report. This 60 page download is bursting with inspirational trend intelligence; including Christmas 2016-17 Trend Direction and 4 Spring/Summer 2017 Trend Stories translated for stationery, gifts and crafts. You will discover which materials, patterns and colours are specifically relevant for stationery products. Gaining specific product design inspiration and guidance. It’s a ‘must have’ for designers, manufacturers, retailers and stationery addicts! BONUS: 5 essential fully referenced colour palettes and visual merchandising ideas.

It’s Incredible value for money.

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