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Trend Colors 2009!

Friday, January 9th, 2009

COLORS IN 2009 / SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE

The new trend themes are based on a historical flashback on trends that defines our present situation - a world of crisis - to thereby creating a better world!

Strong feelings about increasing cultural unity and personal commitments to a better environment can be expected to make consumers more receptive to bright, layered colors, contrasted with earthy, neutral tones (according to the 2009 edition of ColorForward™).

We want to help designers and marketing professionals make informed color choices.

2009 celebrates the spirit of independence and the promotion of individuality. Rather than follow any one specific trend in color, this season focuses on a state of mind and is largely influenced by sociological factors. The changing world and emergence of new markets have resulted in many people taking a proactive stance in their personal contributions to the betterment of the world.

According to Pantone’s research, the world of design and merchandising is reacting to a desire for designs catered to a self-defining style. People are increasingly noticing a change in values in the world and interpreting these inspirations to suit themselves.

2009 colours tips!

Use of medium pastels with a tinge of retro glamour!

Medium blue accent. (The palette emphasizes a feeling of restraint and austerity).

Do not forget the reds, yellows and of course the blacks.

The range of deep, dark shades of reddish blues and brown provides a proper balance to other more aggressive and colorful ranges.

Important!

  • Rejecting rationality and uniformity.
  • Allows colors to be libertarian and focuses on the challenge of combining the disproportionate.
  • The colors like reds and yellows captivate and seduce to elicit an attitude of freedom.
  • Plays with scale.
  • Combination and expectation to create unexpected, and even strange, creations.

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