Materials

Ripple effect

Materials add a narrative to a design

Materials are adding an important storytelling element to design. The maker, the artist, where a material was made and from what are all details that add to the value of the final product.

Above, Echoes Infinity Eternity and Moment by Shinji Omaki

Below, Dive In by Superflex

Additive

Layered

Materials are a a reflection of our times

A shift in perspectives will unlock more than any innovation, the movement in society is translated into materials.

Below, Vanishing Workflows by Xavier Antin

Movement

Vibrations

Transformation of materials

Materials that were used in a certain way for decades will be viewed through new eyes. Metal can be soft and delicate, finishes can be transparent and show the honest material underneath. Humble materials can be used in a rich manner and treated with enriching techniques.

Below, Vancouver Art Gallery by Herzog & de Meuron

Depth

Metal

Colour

Space

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Pantone 17-4402 TCX

RGB 142 145 143

The colour Space is a grey that is a city neutral but that also reflects timeless structures and stone. It can be used matt or shiny, modest or rich.

Left, Fabric by Dongyi, Specialty Facade Systems by Island Exterior Fabricators, Fabric by Shixiu Liu, Pinstripe Parka by Thebe Magugu

Right, Future Fossil Spaces by Julian Charrière

Limitless

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Pantone 16-3205 TCX

RGB 181 152 163

The colour Limitless is a dusty lilac colour that is a great base for other colours. Adding colours makes the Limitless tone seem like a warm base tone.

Left, The Webster by David Adjaye, Soliloquy IV by Meghan Spielman, handmade tiles by Casa Cubista, Anorak Jacket by Libere

Right, Art by Chen Danyang

Rooted

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Pantone 19-0000 TCX

RGB 65 62 61

The colour Rooted is a dark tone that is not a black but it has a deep brownish tone to it. Rooted works as a dark base to add tonal shades to, like dark blue, brown and dark green, gradually building up to lighter tones.

Left, Daughter Green by Maja Ruznic, painting by Sean Scully, Deep ocean void by Olafur Eliasson, layered leather

Right, Landline by Sean Scully

Power

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Pantone 18-1444 TCX

RGB 159 68 64

Power is a red with depth. It is a grounded confident colour that is warm and powerful. It is a great colour for solids and mono colours but it becomes rich when used in different shades that create depth.

Left, Work by Igshaan Adams, Paper Art Installation by Dana Shek, Lolly by Marc Baghadjian, Chair by Pulp Factory

Right, Slipstream 004 by Nancy Baker Cahill