01/ Eastern Perspectives
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01/Eastern Perspective
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Rapid Developments
The first story of Colour Flow 2022 is called Eastern Perspective. For some time now, China is undergoing highly progressive change, and not only from a design perspective. Initially, the outbreak of the coronavirus began in China and later spread to its neighbouring countries. Many Asian countries took decisive and consistent measures right at the beginning of the epidemic to keep the number of cases low; a comparatively effective response.
A Step Ahead
The Asian success is no accident; these countries had already had experience with SARS in 2003, from which they drew their conclusions. The fact is that Western societies can learn much from the countries in the East and their approach to solving problems. The current pandemic is also an opportunity for cultural exchange. China is leading the way with AI innovations that can help with disease detection and analysis during this crisis. The West can monitor China’s progress as an indicator of what happens after the crisis has peaked.
A New World
Hygiene will become a vital aspect and this will affect space layouts. There will be more sensitivity regarding the sourcing of materials and the manufacturing processes, to ensure that the entire production chain complies with values that respect the environment and are aligned with our real needs. The materials that are used influence the colours and vice versa. The colours are aimed at highlighting a material’s precious qualities. Gradient effects that go from objects being dark and solid to being transparent and light create a sense of awe and mystery. The colours resemble a spiritual experience, Iight influences the tones and provokes a feeling of endlessness. The blue of the sky in which architecture is reflected plays an important role.
CMYK & Pantone translations
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Palette
The palette has a combination of light tones, including ivory white, rose gold, a touch of yellow, greyish blue and a pinkish neutral; these lighter colours have a purifying quality. The palette contains two mid tones: a greyish pink and a classic blue. The darker blue, red and green are also tranquil. Colours can be used in a matt finish, but become more dimensional when used on shiny materials. Applying an opaque finish can create the ideal balance for the colours.
Key Colour
The key colour Steel Blue is a calming mid-tone. It has a timeless appeal that connects traditional and modern values and everything in-between.
Colourways
Bi-colour
The bi-colour combinations are soft and dusty. They have a nostalgic almost fifties feeling to them but the combinations make them modern and fresh.
Blues
The blues colour combination comes from a dark blue and adds lighter colours as if they are hints of light. The Haze tone breaks up the palette of blues and adds some air to the range.
Reds
The combination with the reds consists of the dark Oxide Red and the full Oxide Red. Together with the light Dust Storm and Pale Pink, they create a range that is sophisticated and warm.
Soft
The pastels can be used next to each other. They are soft and dusty and together they are fresh and modern. Here we show a range of five but also in pairs of three they are beautiful and new.
