January 23, 2018
Over the years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has reflected a cultural alignment with a specific color’s meaning. Every year is pivotal, but the significance of 2017 lingers as we open 2018 with new intentions. Ultra Violet is a unique selection from the Pantone Color Institute. It’s a manifestation of cultural, political and social elements…
October 19, 2017
Take a trip with me to London and see the design world’s latest and greatest. London Design Festival hits the streets of London in September every year, occupying different design districts across town. So get your Oyster card or wave down a black cab, because I’m taking you back and forth across the city all…
September 12, 2017
From Milan to New York to London to Chicago, spring and summer mark some of the busiest months of our calendar. We sent designers to the Milan Furniture Fair, NYCxDesign, Clerkenwell Design Week and NeoCon this year! So in an effort to capture the essence, I’ve compiled our most notable design moments and trends of…
April 12, 2017
Most of the time, we strive to keep our work life and our personal life separate. We carry two separate phones, we don’t answer emails after 7 pm on Friday nights and we try not to inundate our partner with the daily office happenings over pasta dinner. The biggest exception is – my work life…
January 9, 2017
2017 is finally here and with it comes the long anticipated opportunity to turn over a new leaf. In keeping with traditions it is also the time to celebrate Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery. Throughout all seasons, Greenery is a reminder of vitality and prosperity; youthfulness and energy. Greenery hinges on the development…
June 29, 2016
NeoCon season has come and gone yet again and I’m still buzzing. Not sure if that’s the prosecco talking or all the inspiration. Every company puts out their latest and greatest for all to see and the months of preparation lead to an exciting three days of what feels like endless cocktail parties, tired feet…
January 20, 2016
It’s always daunting to start a new year, but Pantone‘s color selections are a reminder of the softness that comes with new beginnings and to be gentle with ourselves during this new transition and our first trips back to the office post-holiday vacation. This year is truly memorable as far as “Colors of the Year”…
July 7, 2015
There is a cultural shift taking place and it became largely apparent at NeoCon this year. More and more millennials are entering the work force, widening the generational gap in work environments and introducing fresh perspectives. It may depend on who you ask, but I’m looking at this through the eyes of a millennial and…
February 23, 2015
We are all well on our way to an extra fabulous 2015. All those pesky, unfinished projects from 2014 are finally wrapping up, leaving bright space in the new year. And what better way to bring about some change than our annual Pantone Color of the Year feature? 2015’s color of the year is Marsala.…