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“Colour has a tremendous influence. Colour can influence one’s emotions, and emotions can influence one’s choice of colour” Gottfried Pank, Creative Director, Mode Information.
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06 08 10 INTERIORS 22 FASHION 34 36 COLOUR 48 06 Introduction & Overview
What is the fascination we all have with trends? Is it because it feels a bit like reading our design horoscope, which we can disregard if we don’t like what we read, or that secretly we all hope to discover the ‘next best thing’ that will win instant recognition and acclaim... Welcome to Muse!
08 Profile - Jackie Nash & Dave Edgar; The Mix Bureaux
The Mix Interior and The Mix Fashion are born out of a panel of guests who are invited by Jackie Nash (Global Colour Research, publishers of The Mix)
and Dave Edgar (Bureaux) to share their secrets of what they feel will be the ‘next best thing’.
10 Eccentric Freedom - The Mix Interior
‘There is an exhilarating sense of freedom and experimentation about the new season.’ 12 Exuberant True inventiveness in a highly decorative theme combining high-tech with oriental delicacy. 14 Epicurean Glamour moves into the interior with a dramatic palette announcing a return to formality. 18 Symbolic An iconic colour story embracing provocative textures sensual to the eye and touch. 20 Energetic A powerful interior scheme expressed through saturated hues that refresh and invigorate.
22 Classic Intelligence - The Mix Fashion
‘We no longer tolerate being hoodwinked by the media. The individuals we look
up to must be worthy of our admiration... be truthful and transparent’ 24 Allure Etiquette and ‘poshness’ make a comeback in a matt colour story.
26 Wistful Pure, provocative and sexual, this colour story challenges us to expect the unexpected.
28 Harmony The school bell rings and rosy-cheeked children in school shorts rush to the sports fields. 32 Vigour Electrical storms and tropical heatwaves bring a magical twist to a perennial summer theme.
34 Interview - Gottfried Pank, Mode information
Material possesion values are decreasing whilst quality and individuality is
becoming increasingly important. Out with the neutral and grey tones of the 90s
and in with a lot more sentimental colours that ‘Gottfried Pank’ envisages will be
‘Burning, Silky and Marrowy’.
36 Residence - Change Me! ‘Residence’ colour and trends interior
design book conveys longer lasting lifestyle developments and renders these
into colour and design themes for the interior.
36 Inspire Me! Geometric fundamentality.
38 Entertain Me! The randomness of the detail.
42 Seduce Me! The everyday-ness of the traditional.
44 Spoil Me! Seductive luxury and restrained colours.
46 Enjoy Me! The charm of the irregular.
48 Avoiding Obsolescence - An article on Ergonomics by Robert Stuthridge.
Robert Stuthridge is a Senior Ergonomist specialising in inclusive design.
“Whenever I need to accomplish some task - filling a pan with water, viewing a DVD,
making a telephone call - I want to interact with tools that allow me to do these things
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without getting in the way of the task ”
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50 COLOUR 62 64 66 PRODUCT 84 89 90 50 Ready-Made Colour - Good News!
Good news is what motivates us to be passionate and spread confidence. To this end, it provides us with the necessary determination, where otherwise lethargy and resignation would reign. 50 Splendour Surrounds Us The world is beautiful and it is worth taking a closer look at. You can discover real beauty in every corner, in almost every nook and cranny regardless of the size. Nature is the grand master who demonstrates just how beautiful the world really is.
56 Don’t Worry, Be Happy! This is something we really like to hear and all the more if we actually believe in it.
62 Lighting Trends within the home - Fiona Elliott
Lighting design within the domestic environment has undergone massive changes in
recent years. Once largely seen as an isolated product area with no connection with
homewares trends, lighting is now seen as an essential decorative element within the interior. Trends encompass both technical innovations and decorative styles and for 2005 four main directions emerge.
64 Excerpts from ‘Theatre of the Senses’, Viewpoint #15 - ‘NuLuxury’
The shift between the theatre of old luxury and the playing spaces of Nu-luxe is
an all too obvious one. Old luxury is about traditional production values and high ticket prices, Nu-luxury is about the intangible concepts of service and drama, imagination and narrative, writes Martin Raymond.
66 Perceptions A new concept for the representation and
communication of inspirations for design and marketing. 68 Excellence Achievement commands respect.
70 Identity There is no continuity without progress.
72 Fulfillment Happiness refreshes. Laughter is healthy.
76 Intelligence Shared knowledge multiplies the possibilities. 80 Creativity The world changes at first in our hearts.
84 Is That Your Type? Type & Typography is traditionally one of the
most basic units of communication tools in design. However, through its
misuse and maladministration, vital messages and conveyances are being lost.
Typography to most people inhabits a mysterious world with unfathomably
intricate terminology, strict Germanic rules and an incomprehensible
amount of typefaces that all seem to look alike. It would be a lie to say that
such terminology doesn’t exist – it does – but is often only adhered to by the
purists and the professionals.
89 ‘A trend resource’ - The role of mode...information
Mode Information are the largest distributors of trend forecasting services and
design publications in Europe and represent many of Europe’s leading forecasting
services. Operating since 1958, Mode Information’s head office is based in Cologne
with additional offices in Paris, Milan and London.
90 And Finally...
90 Further Reading Detailing some of the most comprehensive design-reference titles in the industry.
94 Appendix Includes Pantone for Fashion and Home colour references for The Mix (pages 10-33).
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97 Acknowledgements.
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INTRO- N O I T C DU e part of b to y k c lu w Ho pires, s in t a th y tr s u an ind ates, stimulates, cre at it’s very is innovation ces new a r b m e d n a t s be as talent and ide dice. without preju use! Welcome to M
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Maybe it’s just simply reassuring to have unknown individuals out there giving us a sense of familiarly and guidance in the future.
Being armed with extra information is always a good position to be in commercially and no matter how many people digest the inspiration on the forthcoming pages one guarantee is that it the visual delight of Muse will mean different things to different people. Therefore Muse will be an individual experience for everyone. The included trends in Muse span interiors, fashion, colour and product and have been compiled and collated by the leading industry specialists such as The Mix, Bureaux, Ready Made Colour, Residences, Viewpoint and Perceptions. The themes explored from The Mix Interior include Exuberant, a world of contrast with a style that is bright, tactile, stimulating and optimistic. Epicurean takes you to a place of fine wines and sparkling cutglass, crisp monogrammed linens and dark glossy wood. Symbolic is compelling and modern with a strong awareness of history. Finally Energetic is a ‘total living’ concept, which promises escapism and exoticism while at the same time projecting an image of youth that is sexy, glossy and athletic. For Fashion The Mix looks at Classic Intelligence where we no longer are prepared to accept mediocrity but look up to individuals that must be worthy of our admiration. Celebrities must have real talent, informing and educating as well as entertaining. In short we want true worth and creativity in all
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walks of life.
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AND OVERVIEW Introduction & Overview
Residence looks at colour, which includes stories Perceptions is a new concept fo r the represen tation and such as Seduce Me!, Entertain Me!, Inspire Me!, communicatio n of inspiratio ns for design an d marketing. Spoil Me! and Enjoy Me! These are bold, optimistic It offers a look at translated th emes with crea and delve into materials, surfaces, light and for the developm tive ideas ent of produc ts and atmosph atmosphere. Ready Made Colour is content with Finally a few eres. industry profi les and article s are interSplendour Surrounds Us and illustrates this story spersed throug hout the book to lend a prac through floral beauty and many soothing pastel welcome bala tical and nce to the vi sually stimulat ing pages shades. Don’t worry, be happy! is by contrast that unfold in to M us e. unconventional and orderless, Ethnic and Folk.
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Whether it is our choice of clothes, where to go on holiday, what type or colour of car we will want
Dave and Jackie bring together a forum of guests
to drive or what we will
their own future industry moves, technological
The Mix Interior and
choose for interior design
The Mix Fashion are
and decoration at home.
born out of a panel of
from all facets of Industry and Design to debate
development, global, multicultural, environmental and political issues and consider all trend related influences such as travel, books, music, culture, current affairs, exhibitions and the arts, hence
Jackie Nash is a specialist in colour production and ‘The Mix’! The result is a consensus of opinion, a
guests who are invited
she has been involved in publishing and design tendency or general direction, of where influences,
by Jackie Nash
Colour Research to provide intelligent colour over the next 2 to 3 years.
(Global Colour
for nearly 25 years. In 1998 she founded Global colours, textures, surfaces and fabrics are going solutions. The Mix was designed specifically to Identifying new trends are always challenging meet the changing information needs of decision especially as the crossover with fashion, interiors
Research, publishers
makers in today’s complex global market.
of The Mix) and
Bureaux was formed in the mid-eighties’s by
Dave Edgar (Bureaux) to share their secrets of what they feel will be the ‘next best thing’.
and art is instantaneous and could easily change direction at the print of an article in a Sunday
Dave Edgar and Barney Rodgers, with the simple aim of creating a design studio that is a blend of both the creative and commercial viewpoint. Bureaux encompass all elements of the branding process from trend services, garment design, corporate identity, graphical communication, marketing and marketing analysis.
supplement or celebrity magazine! Further back in history ‘trends’ for both fashion, interiors and art would have been classed as ‘movements,’ which had much longer periods of time. Change then was limited more to the next generation choosing an extreme opposite of what had been fashionable for a time or the creation of new technology, which demanded a need for change.
The recent partnership of Jackie and Dave, named The Bureaux Mix, is a natural fit. Having worked closely together for years, they decided to join forces to produce information that would inform, titillate, excite, have a genuine bespoke quality and real commercial value to their clients and most importantly, relevance in the marketplace. 008
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The Mix is now into its third year and many of its many clients include major manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Jackie and Dave boast an 85% accuracy rate and embrace any ‘wild card’ trend that can be pretty much guaranteed, that is after all what spontaneity is all about!
Traditionally 15 to 20 years ago there was virtually no industry crossover and the way people purchased was more about function, suitability and investment, for example Dave remembers he had
They are currently working into 2007 looking at trends for our future. The themes have a strong focus on protection, well being, our world, our senses and how colour bridges every language and culture and if you think about it, colour is virtually impossible to view without giving or creating a response whether verbal, non verbal or emotional. Dave and Jackie firmly believe that ‘Lighting’ will become one of the ‘next best things’ in interiors, particularly as it is very often overlooked or has been seen as being quite traditional in style. Colour lighting is currently being used in hotel rooms to help lift an individual’s mood, a staying customer feeling somewhat run down by a day of meetings could get back and select a calming green glow or
reached the heady age
an uplifting sunshine yellow to light their room!
of 15 before his parents
Whatever you views on how trends impact on
even thought about
you can’t overlook the fact that trends matter and
changing their sofa! Commercialism wasn’t a huge influence then as it is now and we are all much more open to
are essential to the eternal cycle of design.
In the words of Dave Edgar and Jackie Nash; “The trend is your friend don’t ignore it!” Article written by Tabitha Wade, Brinton Wade Ltd, 01926 624444, tabitha@brintonwade.com
Profile - Jackie Nash & Dave Edgar of The Mix Bureaux, London.
change as a result.
your design style, business or customers desires,
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Interiors - The Mix Interior - Eccentric Freedom
There is an exhilarating sense of freedom and experimentation about the new season. With interior looks no longer confined to one style, one era or one part of the world, today’s consumer feels ever more confident to question received wisdom about ‘taste’. The mood is all about expressing individuality – even eccentricity – in interiors, with design ideas that provocatively combine classic and modern, tradition and innovation, West and East. As the French Dadaist Francis Picabia said, ‘One has to be a nomad, to wander freely through ideas, as one wanders through countries and towns’.
Eccentric Freedom
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Each of the colour schemes in The Mix Interior reflects the new eclectism. There is youthful exuberance – where technology offers its own form of liberation – and glorious self-indulgence, where disparate elements come together in dynamic ways, suggesting an impatience for thrills to come. By contrast, there is a preoccupation with elegance and beauty, which betrays a stronger awareness of history and heritage, a yearning for serenity, and contentment with a slower pace of change. In reaction to the fussy, overornate concepts seen in some recent interior design themes, the seeds of a new minimalism are being sown.
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Exuberant
Lacquer red paired with citrus greens, translucent blue and holographic rose: this thrilling colour palette shouts exuberant youth and is ideal for the young consumer – but the young at heart who love the buzz of city life will also find it hard to resist. In this world of high contrasts, explore the bright flashiness of cyberspace, populated by ergonomic robots, throbbing techno
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music and futuristic war games, where the rapid march of science makes anything seem possible. Interior materials have an industrial slant, ironically offset by delicate oriental fabrics. In this total lifestyle look, West meets East in an exciting culture clash that resolves to produce a new, experimental interior feel. At its core is a wave of inventiveness set off by growing population pressures. As our living spaces become smaller, we make them multifunctional.
“In this world of high contrasts, explore the bright flashiness of cyberspace, populated by ergonomic robots, throbbing techno music and futuristic war games where the rapid march of science makes anything seem possible”
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tactile, stimulating and optimistic – an extremely versatile colour theme and interior look suitable for coffee bars, shops and signature restaurants as well as one-space modern living”
We reinvent old pieces and customize new ones to give them personality. We incorporate innovative lighting and colour effects – the fruits of cutting-edge technology. We discover that creating things ourselves is uniquely rewarding. The result is a space full of character and intrigue, where we can be playful and spontaneous. In reaction against ‘status’ shopping, we now have the confidence to embrace only the ideas we want. The style that emerges is bright, tactile, stimulating and optimistic – an extremely versatile colour theme and interior look suitable for coffee bars, shops and signature restaurants as well as one-space modern living. The message is that it’s ultracool not to care what other people think. If you like it, do it – and have fun.
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“The style that emerges is bright,
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Crisp monogrammed linens and dark glossy woods complement heirloom silver and stylish bone china to create the ultimate aspirational setting for a family celebration, when nothing but the best will do. Colours are greige, lilac, bay leaf, set against midnight blue and oyster shell. Chic masculine shades these may be, but the mood is far from stern. This is a place where people of all ages come together joyfully to sing and dance, to laugh and make music. In this seductive world of fine wines and sparkling cut-glass, where colours and textures are intimately bound up with image, the delights of uniqueness have not been put out of reach of the mainstream consumer. Advanced technology has made it easier and less expensive to fashion one-off beautiful pieces, which can be boldly integrated into the 21st-century interior and utterly transform an otherwise spartan setting. This lavish, seemingly effortless elegance is in fact a spirited reaction to the buy-it-off-the-shelf mentality, revealed in the love of exquisite objects that are cherished over generations. Although the style draws inspiration from a bygone age, it is contemporary and metropolitan – redolent of the connoisseur. It creates a comfortable, secure environment conducive to calm and relaxation. Providing the perfect retreat, this is a place where we can savour our privacy, meet old friends and indulge in life’s most refined pleasures. Expressive of a discerning taste, the colour scheme is suitable for hotels, restaurants and private interiors imbued with a sense of discreet, unhurried luxury.
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Ancient materials such as bone, ivory, marble and parchment are reinterpreted in a dramatic colour story that embodies paradox and contradiction, and represents a uniquely exciting homage to minimalism. In this startling pairing of mineral whites and blood reds, erotic and religious associations take second place to textures in an idealized, unattainable world. Whether made of alabaster, paper-thin rubber or plaster, the urge to touch and stroke is almost irresistible. Pagan images and mythological symbols, recalling the age-old cycle of birth, death and regeneration, enrich the effects of daylight and shimmering iridescence. This theme is compelling and modern in character but shot through with neoclassical touches and a strong awareness of history. Its dominant mood is reassuringly womblike and starkly clean, offset by a surprising rawness. While acknowledging the perennial appeal of the pared-down interior, it also embraces the human love of the theatrical, the longing to be titillated and intrigued. Many features of this interior have strange origins and potentially mystical powers, combined with elements of fetishism, but an obsession with the superficial is offset by a wide range of cultural references. All of us are free to interpret in our own way the deeper significance of pairing reds with whites – while still appreciating the pure, sacred quality of a colour palette that is both iconic and iconoclastic. Its slightly risqué character makes it ideal for boutique hotels, designer retail spaces and urban spas dedicated to the worship of the body.
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an image of youth that is sexy, glossy and athletic. Allusions to sunshine, heat and a boundless sea of natural light create strong links with summer, stimulating the thirst for tangy drinks full of vitamin C. In a world fizzing with physical prowess, the suggestion of many sensual pleasures evokes a wild comforting sense of warmth and sanctuary. These ingredients will resonate with people who seek to create balance and harmony in their lives by ridding themselves of stress and embarking on a total detox. The innovative use of materials complements the bold and imaginative display of
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An unquenchable zest for life is at the heart of this vital scheme, which casts a bright light on the value of well-being through physical activity expressed through saturated and glowing hues and slick, highly polished materials such as plastics, gels and metals. The gallery of colours ranging from blood orange and tangerine to burnished copper and honeycomb offers the sort of excitement associated with a vitamin rush or the energy boost that follows a power workout at the gym. This is a ‘total living’ concept, which promises escapism and exoticism while at the same time projecting
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colour to delineate personality, while the feelings embodied in the story are totally authentic. This is a democratic scheme that embraces a look for everyone. It provides a perfect backdrop to the streamlined, angular, technological interiors of the modern urban apartment. Its slick and zesty elements target interior-designed home offices and kitchens as well as public places such as health clubs and juice bars.
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The Mix Fashion - Classic Intelligence
Classic Intelligence In 1968 Andy Warhol predicted that ‘in the future, everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes’. How right he was. Nearly forty years later and that future is now! The media is full to bursting with people who are famous simply for being famous – pop stars whose bad behaviour is earning them more column inches than their music and second-rate celebrities whose tabloid tales of kiss-and-tell are ensuring front-page coverage. Fame has become a commodity and mediocrity is its price. There no longer seems to be any need for anyone to have talent, for any product to be of worth. What matters is simply the packaging.
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Now it’s payback time and mediocrity has had its day. We no longer tolerate being hoodwinked by the media. The individuals we look up to must be worthy of our admiration, stop hiding behind their spin-doctors and be truthful and transparent. Celebrities must have real talent, informing and educating as well as entertaining us. In short, we want true worth and creativity in all walks of life – a sense that what we are being offered is not simply a slick makeover of what we had before. For deep in our hearts we know that if mediocre is all the world aspires to, then mediocre is what it will get.
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Etiquette and ‘poshness’ make a comeback in a matt colour story that is perfect for ladies and gents who lunch. Manners maketh man and refinement, elegance and style that was lost is found again. This powerful colour look is polished, manicured and full of confidence. Nothing short of immaculate will do for people who are well brought up and take pride in their appearance as well as their home. When it comes to ribbon bowed chocolate boxes, poodle parlours and candy coloured Cadillacs, expense is no object but despite the essential valet service, there’s no pretension here as a streetwise edge cuts through the polish. Updated ladylike was never going to be low-maintenance. Intense core colours of strawberry blonde, kumquat, coral, bubblegum, cerise, caramel, melon, sunset and berry stain make for a chic monochromatic statement that’s vivacious yet easy on the eye. Womenswear accents feature fragrant lilac, rock candy and ginger cooled by ivory, while menwsear accents follow a more harmonious path with putty beige and pale rose darkened by storm cloud and beaujolais. The leisurewear palette sees vivid shots of beaconbright fluorescents partnered with sophisticated yellow-cast neutrals. Whether formal or casual, this story heralds a return to neat, co-ordinated dressing and impeccable tailoring for both sexes. It is clear to see that attaining true elegance is now easily achievable, as this theme centres on a bold colour palette that is easy to work with and textiles that are timeless in their simplicity.
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Womenswear accents are fragile opal, flax and rosewood. Menswear’s urban orchid, nutmeg and gunmetal are softened by the fragrant, pretty colours of the core palette, while yogawear colours feature healing, meditative flax, silver birch and nutmeg for cool contrasting. Fabrics in this luminous story are slick and drapeable. The colours are perfect for summer silks and linens in transparent or opaque qualities with matt or shine finishes. When champagne fills the glass and dressing-up is done, it’s time to recall lost memories.
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Pure, provocative and sexual, this colour story challenges us to expect the unexpected but interpret the evidence as we see fit. It’s up to the onlooker to choose the context. Corsets techniques conjure up images of both ballet and bondage. Evocative and sensual, coolness pervades this range of soft, chalky shades. Rounded silhouettes emerge, powdery fragrances hang in the air and undercurrents have mysterious ways of moving. The past is memory that speaks and beauty has been lost, but the sands of time can shift and things forgotten re-appear as treasures imbued with history and romantic notions of their previous owners.
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Classic Intelligence - Harmony
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* gentle lived-in spirit
sports appeal
* unexpected retro
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* smocking and
patterns
* nature-inspired
* eco-friendly sources
fabrications
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* soft-washed cottons
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Classic Intelligence - Harmony
The school bell rings and rosy-cheeked children in gymslips and school shorts rush to the sports fields for the afternoon’s events. Proud parents beam from rows of wooden chairs while offspring struggle in the skipping race or turn their carefree somersaults on freshly mown grass. In the distance, blackbirds sing, bunting dances in the breeze, a tennis ball thwacks on strings of gut, friends make daisy chains for winners and losers alike. This story tells of honest, straightforward new basics and of flexibility and the need for freedom of movement in what we wear. Its familiarity and egalitarianism reassure in unsure times. Discreet luxury is key; home is the haven; health and wellness are the goals; personality shines through. Although appearing soft and washed-out, the core palette of straw, oatmeal, sand, saddle brown, sage, slate, fango and poppy seed is not without colour. Womenswear accents add an injection of apricot and a wash of blush and sapling, while menswear accents reassure in grey, airforce and zucchini. This palette is ideal for traditional Fair Isle cotton knits and simple colourwoven checks, but the subtlety and familiarity of this style belies a ‘modernist’ aesthetic which is once again truly directional. High-tech, ‘smart’ and performance fabrics respond to all our everyday needs while meeting the demands of today’s eco-conscious consumer. This is a colour story that expresses a deep personal love of home, is governed by practicality and happily shifts from work to free time, then gently back again without a murmur.
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* the need for exibility * health and wellbeing * soft and washed out colour * straightforward new basics * happy and cheerful
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Electrically charged storms and tropical heatwaves bring a magical twist to a perennial summer theme. This colour story takes energy from the rainforest, where primeval and pagan forces morph exotic flora and fauna into fantastical predatory beasts in clashing, liquid, after-the-rain brights of kiwi, parrot, lagoon and tangerine. Genetically modified, they are beautiful and juicy-fruit fresh. Iridescent reptiles slither through the glistening sand, while kaleidoscopic butterflies flutter above the prismatic jungle mist. In contrast, an oasis shimmers in a desert mirage, where colourful caravans pass through earthy desiccated vistas of bamboo, papyrus and buff, shot through with this story’s important mineral and metalore inspired metallics, highlighting redwood and copper. Key men’s and women’s accent colours suggest the liquid radioactive tiger’s eye of a beast of super nature – mimosa, crayfish, begonia, tendril, kingfisher, burnt sienna and vivid sky blue. The natural colours of straw and cord are perfect summer basics, used alone or in camaieaux. Worked in harmony with the bright metallics, they create pleasing patchworks of colour for summer, where artistic expression seeks the exotic and the sensual. Ideal for new-wave beach and surfwear, this vibrant palette activates tropical conversational prints and vibrating colour-woven stripes together with high-gloss satins, Lycras and shiny metallic coatings. The power of colour could not be any more strongly felt than in this, a modern interpretation of shangri-la– a vision of torrid cyber transformation.
*Colour references detailed in the Appendix, page 95.
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Gottfried Pank; Designer & Creative Director for Mode Information.
Profile - Gottfried Pank, Mode Information
Material possesion values are decreasing whilst quality and individuality is becoming increasingly important. Out with the neutral and grey tones of the 90s and in with a lot more sentimental colours that Gottfried Pank envisages will be ‘Burning, Silky and Marrowy’.
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reinvented in ways that seem determined to make it turn less easily or even to disguise the fact that it is a wheel at all. An example of this is the humble tap handle.
providers, and the implications of ageing for
21st century design should start to become clear.
ageing. Add to this mix the increasing awareness
and regulations facing employers and service
and impairment problems that accompany
by, the burgeoning mountain of legislation
for all. Yet so often the final product of our efforts with this simple and functional aid to inclusivity.
the financial resources to provide for the health
reinvent the wheel.’ Yet the wheel is constantly
intuitively accept - the demand for ‘inclusive
with the realisation that the UK does not have
that is not only reflected in, but also supported
for use by people. On every side we hear - and
This ageing demographic is significantly allied
You will have heard the expression ‘don’t
of us engaged in the design of products or places
during the first half of this centur y.”
or injury of their ‘access rights,’ an awareness
cool. If an arthritic aunt came to stay and wanted
This should be sobering and instructive for those
“Continued population ageing is inevitable
falls short of these demands for usability.
the minimalist shower control would have looked
than many people had previously thought.
design,’ for design that is ‘universal’ or ‘accessible’ most bathtubs, showers and sinks are not fitted Instead, we are often forced to wrestle with soapy
discrimination therefore exists far more widely
the Office for National Statistics (ONS),
amongst people with impairment, ill-health
some cost of functionality. When I was aged 20,
Discrimination Act, 1995. The potential for
2001 census, published online (statistics.gov.uk) by
(only visible to the naked eye when viewed outside at noon on midsummer’s day in a leap year) simply conspire against reaching my goal.
design of tap handle - of those expressing a view, 100% said “the lever.” There are very few among us who cannot readily operate such a device.
on for her and turn it off when she had finished
to take a shower, I could always turn the shower
use items that are aesthetically pleasing, even at
chronic arthritis in my fingers?
I do if I lose the use of my thumbs or develop
them? Faced with such inept design, what will
for a small child. And that is precisely the point.
respected, of course), much as I would have to do
Why bother to make them? Why bother to specify (the rules of familial decorum being duly
that defy rotation and logic in equal proportions
hands to grasp and turn round, featureless heads
supreme amongst functional tap handles! Yet
Whether bathtub, shower or sink, the lever reigns It is clear that people will choose for their own
the telephone with a barely legible dial pad
and hieroglyphically marked remote control,
of my attention. The slippery tap head, the fiddly
managers what they thought was the most usable
I asked around 200 designers and facilities
of tap handle is the lever. At recent seminars,
‘disabilities’ within the meaning of the Disability
the UK has an ageing population. According to the
becoming themselves the main (adverse) focus
out that the most usable and accessible design
under certain circumstances be categorised as
things without getting in the way of the task or
interact with tools that allow me to do these
a DVD or making a telephone call, I want to
accomplish some task, such as bathing, viewing
serve my aesthetic needs. But whenever I need
person, I enjoy decorative items in my home that
one for appreciating form. As much as the next
Now, please don’t get me wrong, I am a great
the much heralded statistic which indicates that
the way of the task ”
things without getting in
allow me to do these
(the square wheel).
form that has buried all traces of function
3) products that reflect an enthusiasm for
newly identified need (the fifth wheel) and
2) products that address a new technology or
design (the replacement or improved wheel );
without changing the method of use of the
technically on an already successful design,
design; 1) products that replicate or improve
myself, one sees the following categories of
shows. At such events, to a lay-person such as
Over the years, I have attended a few design
One need not be an ‘access consultant’ to work
numerous of age-related and/or work-related
for example, clearly indicates that the most
hearing aid. The Disability Rights Commission,
(statistically speaking) wheelchair, guide dog or
when it limits our view to the relatively rare
archaic stereotype of ‘disabled’ people suffice
to have ‘impairments.’ No longer does the
proportion of potential users considered
in any way the significant and growing
or recreational environments that exclude
to interact with tools that
a telephone call - I want
to create workplaces, hotels, homes, retail
legally, economically or socially acceptable
viewing a DVD, making
arriving at a place in which is it not morally,
If we are not quite there yet, we are rapidly
filling a pan with water,
accomplish some task -
“ Whenever I need to
Surely by now very few people could have missed impairments - musculoskeletal disorders - may
Avoiding Obsolescence - Robert Stuthridge
BY ROBERT STUTHRIDGE
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Robert Stuthridge is a Senior Ergonomist specialising in
inclusive design. He is a Member of the
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and a Fellow of the
Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. He is a well-known
international speaker on accessibility and inclusive design.
Telephone 01926 642043 E-mail Stuthridge@aol.com
Avoiding Obsolescence - Robert Stuthridge
AVOIDING OBSOLESCENCE TAP HEADS
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I had intended to write about the importance of involving ‘ergonomics’ early in the design process. This is a worthwhile request, but one that only hints at the challenge for design in this first decade of the 21st century. We are living in a world that aims for universality of access. Whether in our home, our workplace, where we shop or where we go for our recreation, the demand will increasingly be for ‘inclusive design,’ and ‘access for all’, for which the early application of ergonomics in the design process will be essential to meet not only the needs and demands of ‘known’ users, but also of ‘all possible’ users. We must be careful to design in such a way that we do not perpetuate the myth of ‘normal’ in a society that is increasingly likely to judge a design by its universality. Brian Doyle, Chairman of the Employment Tribunals warns employers that unless they “re-examine norms and standards established by reference to the predominant society or culture (the so-called ‘able-bodied world’), historic discrimination and inequality of opportunity is merely perpetuated” (‘Disability Discrimination - Law and Practice’, 2002, Jordans, Bristol). Surely, in the design of our living and working environments, that warning applies to us all?
the effect not only of disabling my aunt, but also of increasing her dependence. To each of us, being able to perform the normal day-to-day things independently is probably not important until we can no longer do so. Recognising this fact may spare us the expense of ripping out the ‘exclusive’ minimalist shower and replacing it with an ‘inclusive’ lever-handled model, in order to meet an unplanned yet predictable change in our capabilities and capacities. Such things should matter very much to every designer of places or products and to all who are potential buyers of their wares. ‘Inclusive design’ is now required by a growing number of baby-boom customers who are personally experiencing the disablement that arises from its ‘exclusive’ counterpart. With rights and regulations to back us up, we can ask for and expect products that are designed with forethought for the impairments that can affect any and every one of us. Eventually, all minimalist tap heads will go to the great tap head recycling skip in the sky. In their place will be wonderful, functional, beautiful levers. These may be marked ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ in the way that is so beloved amongst Victoriana ablutionists, or perhaps colour coded, with textual markings for those of us with failing eyesight.
are any other types of tap heads even available?
and the purchase of the correct equipment. Why
That would have saved the cost of the plumber
march of time. I didn’t ask and he didn’t proffer.
are a ‘worthwhile investment’ in light of the
should have proffered the advice that lever taps
bathroom were being redesigned. The designer
for the lever handled taps when the kitchen and
Of course, with hindsight, I should have asked
Do we really need square wheels?
The design of the shower control would have
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seem superficial, this motto describes a basic truth. We shouldn’t allow the worries of the world to get us into a state. It serves nobody if our worries allow us no space for the beautiful things the world has to offer. Because this is our motivation, these are the things for which life is worth living. The fact that nobody benefits if we allow ourselves to be incapacitated is a simple realisation.
Even if it might
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
we really like to hear, and all the more if we actually believe in it! To be able to amuse ourselves without feeling guilty is wonderfully soothing. Particularly in view of the fact that our news, all channels, seem to be dedicated to informing us about the problems in our world. But amusement is one of mankind’s most basic needs! We all yearn for this escape in order to recharge our batteries.
This is something
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blithe state of mind.
us up. Yet we all dream of living in a
serious, rather than suited to cheering
in almost all walks of life is more
no easy feat for any of us. The situation
However, achieving this feeling today is
what a covetable state of mind.
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heart without suffering damage to the
to take all the concerns of this world to
Everything in its time. Nobody is able
to the positive force of suppression.
An appeal
Lighting design within the domestic environment has undergone massive changes in recent years. Once largely seen as an isolated product area with no connection with
Fiona Elliott
homewares trends, lighting is now seen as an essential decorative element within the interior. Trends encompass both technical innovations and decorative styles and for 2005, four main directions emerge.
Decorator A move away from minimalism has been evident for some time and has now emerged as a key trend embracing traditional decorating techniques and rich colourful details. The return of wallpaper, now well recognised, is an important driver of this trend. Often featuring colourful bold and abstract floral patterns, but frequently used in new ways, wallpaper is a now a revitalised and exciting Lighting trends within the home - Fiona Elliott
medium. No longer will the whole room be papered in one pattern, now panels and sections are used to create dynamic walls. The popularity of crystal has been increasing over the last 5 years and still seems set to increase, through both traditional and contemporary interpretations. The Swarovski collaborations with leading designers has shown how traditional materials can be given a dramatic new approach, combining with modern lighting sources to create stunning light fittings. Whilst still dominated by clear crystal, colours have been added, as well as divergence into new materials such as resin, shell, pearls and glass, all designed to provide ornamentation and to reflect light. Luxurious statements are made with embellishment using fringing and tassles, in beads, silk and feathers. The Art Deco exhibition at the V&A last year both reflected and inspired elements of this trend and dramatic elements such as art glass, mother of pearl, silver leaf and Venetian mirror glass are now evident within lighting design.
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Retro The popularity of vintage clothing is widely apparent from any fashion magazine or by a visit to the high street. Interest in clothing from the 40’s to the 70’s, creates a sense of nostalgia and a connectivity with values of a previous century. Natural fibres and hand-made garments are cherished. Vintage finds are treasured as one-off creations, contrasting with the mass production of today. In homewares this trend has emerged in retro designs and techniques. Enamel storage jars, apothecary cabinets, Smith’s bakelite wall clocks, check wool blanket throws and Kath Kidson floral fabrics and china. In lighting the trend is mainly reflected in task lighting, adjustable desk lamps, floor lamps and single flex pendants. Style inspiration comes from the 1950s, factory worklamps and French country kitchens. Predominantly utilitarian in design, retro designs use traditional materials such as ceramic, pressed glass, antique brass, antique copper and chrome. Finishes are natural or industrially inspired with enamel or plating, often with distressing to create an aged appearance. Retro detailing is vital to create an authentic look and key elements include braided flex, ceramic and wood features, such as ceiling cups and traditional counterbalance rise and fall mechanisms in ceramic or metal.
New Natural Phenomena We live in a technical age, with innovation pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. Yet whilst previous ages have abandoned nature in the development of the new, current trends create linkages between nature and technology, enabling us to create new man-made forms which emulate the natural world. New architecture includes iconic buildings which incorporate new construction techniques and materials, including Norman Foster’s Swiss Re Tower (aka the Gherkin) in London, a diamond-patterned constructional network, that imitates a pine cone, Herzog and De Meuron’s design for the Prada store in Tokyo incorporates an off kilter rhomboid and crystalline glass and their design for new national stadium in Beijing uses an interwoven steel mesh construction for the roof, called the ‘bird’s nest’. The iconic Snow Show in Lapland allowed designers to create stunning structures and installations with an ephemeral quality, entirely out of ice, illuminated by the Aurora Borealis. In lighting, the ‘Brilliant’ exhibition at the V&A featured many of the great lighting designs of the 21st Century and illustrated how technology and innovation can work together to create stunning and sometimes challenging lighting design. Designers such as Sharon Marston, Ingo Maurer, Tord Boontje and Ron Arad all featured key pieces within the exhibition. Such innovative design is being supported by new technology, which is being developed all the time, both in light sources and materials. LED development has now created usable products for the domestic market and used in conjunction with transparent materials such as glass, perspex and acrylic designs emulates the reflective qualities of light in nature. The range of materials used within lighting design is also being expanded, with designs in carbon fibre, fibre glass and Tyek – the material used by Tord Boontje in the iconic garland light for Habitat. Smaller and longer lasting light sources have also lead to the integration of lighting into furniture, enhancing designs and creating dual function pieces. This duality of use is an element anticipated to grow even stronger in the future. The development of digital printing techniques has lead to the ability to transfer photographic images onto new media, such as textiles, allowing the creation of lamp shades printed with images. Natural images of grass and stone allow the fabric to take on the appearance of the printed image, enabling new uses for ‘natural’ materials.
Artisan Lighting trends within the home - Fiona Elliott
In an age of mass production it is perhaps unsurprising that a trend is emerging which celebrates the craftsmanship of individual artists creating unique and original products. The most leading edge of all the trends to be featured at Light Show, Artisan marks a new direction within home-wares noting a return to traditional manufacturing techniques and providing an antidote to commercial mass production. Celebrating both the traditional skills of the craftsman and the integrity of natural materials, Artisan creates sophisticated designs, which suit the contemporary interior. Natural materials such as leather, stone, wood and rattan are evident, all used in their natural form and in ways which enhance the material. Designs are by their nature unique and can only be made in small quantities, restricting the commercial opportunities in terms of volume. A potential downside, which is more than compensated for by the wealth of creativity and the value of the designs. Fiona Elliott Retail Lighting Consultant
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VISIBLE VS INTANGIBLE In the 21st century, the so-called ideas century, intangibles are becoming more important for Nu-luxe brands. Mass market players create an escalating ladder of offers that in many cases surpasses the standards set by luxe brands themselves. ARENAS OF ENCHANTMEMT Regard Nu-luxe brands not as flat-pack boxes or 4-D constructs, but as theatres ready to be opened and activated, enchanted arenas where dramas happen, dreams unfold, relationships evolve, magic takes place and secrets are uncovered. When the experience concludes, the prize, spiritual, emotional, physical, or metaphysical, can be borne away and contemplated. This way, from the offset of the brand’s birth, the very things that a Nu-luxe, newcentury brand or consumer requires is embedded within the fibre of its material and structural being. For who can enter a theatre without being transported, without enjoying a frisson of anticipation? Yet how many of us feel this when entering the portals of a shop on the Faubourg St Honore, when we walk into a hotel foyer or an airport departure lounge? Very few.
BRANDS NEED NARRATIVES Brands, like theatres, need a cast, and they need a play or narrative with which this cast can perform and the big idea effortlessly, without hesitation or fluff or pause, unless pause is required. Yet this script, no matter how prescriptive, should always be malleable and flexible. Think of how rigidity caused the first dip in profits ever at McDonald’s. This script should be tight enough to offer the tre of een the thea tw weakest player direction, support and cushioning, but generous and ebullient o be to l ift al sh The luxe is an spaces of Nug in enough to allow the star to shine. Those with the talent should be allowed to l ay na pl tio e di th and about tra ld luxury is O scintillate, and to draw the audience in and up with them. Many Companies e. uon N , s es ou obvi ticket pric es and high lu call this script a ‘mission statement’, but see how flat and without imagination va e n ic rv tio se uc prod ncepts of e intangible co th t this sounds as soon as you say it! Where is the drama, the lyricism? ou es ab rit is w ry e, luxu rrativ ination and na ag im h a, uc am m dr and xury is very THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION ond. Old lu ity of Martin Raym the authentic – s’ In the theatre, people matter above all. Cast, audience, stage hands, director, le ib ng ‘ta the about brand the packaging, of wardrobe, front-of-house, producer, orchestra, make-up, hair, costume, set ity al qu e uch the product, th xury invests m lu uN designers, set builders, lighting directors, cleaners, ticket sellers, ushers: all are e. or st e les location of th brand intangib in th needed and all need to work together seamlessly. The more you distance them or w d an of its of its values e experience th , rs from each other, the more fragmented and disparate a production becomes. fe of its d the – the magic of its narrative an of ss ne ue iq e brands, the un impact all thes THE STAGE LAID BARE psychological d an l na io ot em Charles Handy, the social philosopher frequently uses theatre as a metaphor nses. have on our se when he refers to brands and businesses. He proffers an alternate business model, one that is irrational, one that depends on perhaps a hundred of more egos to make it work. He suggests that it can only work in a draughty hall, that it requires a lot of shouting, anger, occasional nudity, and plenty of paint to hold its more rickety components together. He asks his students what is the likelihood of this business succeeding, especially if strict unionisation demands that all persons who take part in the product’s manufacture are credited! You can imagine the responses. Handy takes them to a play, and watches them as it unfolds, sees them live it, breathe it, and then, in the interval and after the final curtain, debate it enthusiastically, all the while consulting the cast list. Then he tells them that this is the brand, this is the product. This is the future of brand building – of luxury.
Theatre of the Senses
CONTACT DETAILS The Future Laboratory; www.thefuturelaboratory.com ‘Viewpoint’ is available through mode...information, details on page 97.
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PERCEPTIONS 066
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Perceptions is a new concept for the representation and communication of inspirations for design and marketing. Important zeitgeist trends are translated into themes, which offer both argumentative and creative ideas
Product - Perceptions
for the development of products and atmospheres.
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y of homo-sapiens and mother nature. The unique individualit ness of e h t o t e the h u omag g . n i T t i h r e w c d h n h a a r m an e h m f o o s f s i A e m n p e e v i n r t fection. Th ye. e distinc ratio h i T e . p n i s a k e s n s f I t h o e s e t e i h c p o f s s u s e r f n a l c a r e s a s u t . T a T n h c e e o h l i s T v . e y f t l d i i l n a e t n c s i he us s of move phys c la eful. ment. T . Filigree raphi he ee evolved a t n h d g i l s h f a o d y o a The g w l e p . e h h T . t s r o f l t o i c o n e v s i g t i s n m n e ess o es. S hyth f tic shap The r Authen . t n e m o the m
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The Inspiration The art of seduction. Relaxation and evening calm. Exclusive packaging. The aesthetics of high-quality chocolates. Historical textiles. Ripe and juicy fruits. Exotic owers and plants. Beguiling
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spices.
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Subdued perception. A certain heaviness. The intimacy of the human body. Subtle eroticism. Stroking materials. Soft touches. Personal solutions. Intimate friends. Ingenious
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details.
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Intelligence.
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The Inspiration The human power of association and the fascination of technology. The aesthetics of historical gadgetry and machinery. The appeal of mechanics. The sensuality of constructions. The magic of the detail. The boldness of the design. The liveliness of the de-constructivism. Mysterious micro and macro cosmos. The abstract beauty of scientiďŹ c models. The suggestive effect of electronic parts and displays. The interpretation of human features in technical and electronic forms
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The Inspiration A rendez-vous of coincidences and the appeal of the unďŹ nished. Nature is a never-ending source of inspiration: Abstracted ora and fauna. The craziness of imitation. The power of dissonance. Seductive naivety. Surprising directness. Fireworks create fantastic graphics. The explosiveness of colors. The dynamics of movement. The beauty of the moment. The predictability of aging. The tensions between old and new. Electronic light raster. Colors imitate liquid light in water. The creative power of light
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ISTH A T YOUR TYPE?
Is that your type?
Type & Typography is traditionally one of the most basic units of communication tools in design... However, through its misuse and maladministration, vital messages and conveyances are being lost...
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Typography to most people inhabits a mysterious world with unfathomably intricate terminology, strict Germanic rules and an incomprehensible amount of typefaces that all seem to look alike. It would be a lie to say that such terminology doesn’t exist – it does – but is often only adhered to by the purists and the professionals. The textbook isn’t something that you have to open to be able to create a professional looking piece. One or two guidelines are all that’s needed to be understood to create aesthetically pleasing documents that bespeak the professionalism and attention to detail that went into creating them. In truth, type is easy to use, easy to understand and in the hands of a savvy designer, a powerful communication tool. Why take time to understand type? This is a question that is often posed within non-graphic circles.
3. Choose whether the typeface will be used for body or display/headings.
Firstly, understanding the grass-root basics is a huge step to self-
It is good practice to choose contrasting font styles to use for headers and
promotion. A properly spaced paragraph or a carefully chosen typeface
body text. Visually simillar type such as Frutiger and Helvetica often create
speaks volumes about your attention to detail and credibility as an
uneasy relationships when sat together.
all-round designer. The confidence to generate an ‘invite’ or ‘press release’ in-house will blossom into the vigour and verve of creating a comprehensive and consistent identity. Secondly, knowledge of this graphical art will undoubtedly forge a more comprehensive understanding in any collaborative relationships you may have with designers who are using type as part of your work. In understanding how and why a particular treatment is used, you are able to reach a more productive and professional conclusion to any one brief. Finally, typographic education allows the viewer to be more critical of the work presented which, in turn, allows a higher standard to be reached. Whether this is previous work, or the work of others, it matters not, because good type, or the understanding of, can be applied across
Working with type is easy, because one rule applies for most common situations – simplicity. To avoid executing blatant hypocrisy, it must be noted that for the purposes of demonsration and education, a slight inconsistent use of text was unable to be avoided within this particular article! In the day-to-day presentation of letters, articles and artwork, keeping the number of type styles on any one piece down to a minimum is good practice. By deploying a conservative visual and typographic vocabulary, you are helping to build value and honesty in your layout.
Terminology is the first subject that poses a grey area for the uneducated but, in fact, there isn’t that much to know to get started; Serif and Sans Serif:
all boundaries, computer platforms and occupations.
Serif fonts are traditionally more classical in style and are characterised by One of the most taxing questions a good designer must ask when
blocks or ‘flicks’ on the ends of each character. They are typically used for
starting a piece is “what is the most appropriate typeface for the job?”
large amounts of printed text due to their legibility in this context.
In typography, there is no right or wrong, just appropriate and
This article is, in fact, presented in a serif font called New Baskerville.
inappropriate. There are three key points to bear in mind when
Sans Serif fonts have no ‘flights of fancy’ and are typically more modern.
looking for an appropriate typeface.
They are particularly legible on screen for use in websites and e-books.
1. Decide whether the typeface should be formal or casual.
Type height:
For example a press release or a presentation could benefit from a
Type was traditionally sold in pieces of moulded lead in various sizes
classic, formal typeface such as Baskerville or Goudy and a frivolous
measured in points. There are 72 points to a physical inch.
website may benefit from the informal Gill Sans.
Leading (Led-ing):
2. Decide what kind of feeling or impression you want the type to
Leading is the distance between the lines of type. Tight leading may cause adverse legibility
and
warmness with Commercial Script or a business card may shout ‘clean professionalism’ with Futura as a prominent face.
whilst ample leading, in most cases, allows for improved legibility. Is that your type?
convey. For example, an invitation could convey grandeur
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From page 085. Alignment:
Remember, bold type only for bold statements:
Type can be aligned left, right, centred or justified. A left or right align
Bold type is like a magnet to the eye and can ruin the continuity of
will leave a ‘ragged’ edge on one side and may appear slightly informal
your text. Perhaps consider using italicised text as an alternative.
whereas justified text is generally utilised in formal situations.
Underlined text should also be avoided. An old relic from the typewriter
Care must be taken when using justified type as irresponsible use could period that has made the transition to the digital era and is even more result in ‘rivers’ appearing in your copy. Rivers are visible gaps that distracting than bold text. appear
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You can probably set body text to a size smaller than you think.
Typically, 12pt is used as a default setting. This can often appear too large and subsequently trivial and child-like. As a rule of thumb, try starting at 10pt rather than 12pt and go from there – depending on the quantity of text and typeface chosen. One exception to this would be designing for the screen. As we sit further away when reading this, and its
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flickering nature, it is wise not to drop below 13pt. The understanding of type only really comes with experimentation, but a better grasp of the knowledge breeds the confidence to produce satisfyingly professional artwork that communicates your ideas in a
Guidelines
way no other designer can.
For want of not trying to sound too prescriptive, there are some things
Article by Mark Williamson, Graphic Designer, Brinton Wade Limited -
in typography that you really ought to do as well as ought not to do;
Show designers for Design Interiors and creators of Muse trend book.
The problem with double spaces to separate sentences: This is an outdated practice used by old-fashioned typewriters when letterspacing was very high. Using two spaces causes large gaps to become apparent in paragraphs of text making the ‘texture’ of the block appear inconsistent. Over-enthusiastic use of the space bar: Always use proper paragraph formatting to set tabs and indents. Using spaces to format text will cause problems and ultimately disappointment when artwork is exchanged.
‘Union Jack’ - Gene Bible (opposite) This piece wonderfully illustrates that typography can not only be successfully used as a method of formal communication but also can be applied, to great effect, in the creation of pieces of art. This method is also
Double trouble:
sometimes referred to as ‘type as image’. The artist for this piece, Using double returns can also create unnecessary problems with artwork Gene Bible has taken phrases, words, names and institutions of what it exchange. For example, if text flows onto another page, an extra line means to be British and juxtaposed them, with careful consideration and will be created before text starts.
creativity, in the shape and colour of the Union Jack flag.
Use the ‘space before’ and ‘space after’ functions to create the desired space between paragraphs. Don’t use hard returns within paragraphs: A hard return is starting a new line by pressing the return key. By doing this, you are effectively starting a new paragraph which, when the ‘space before/after’ functions are applied, will result in unwanted gaps in your text. The alternative is to use the ‘soft return’ (shift-return), which will keep your text flowing as intended.
Type as image can take a wonderful role within any piece. Experimenting with the aesthetically beautiful forms of type invariably provokes unexpectedly satifying outcomes. Not only is this now a popular method of communication for print, the potential for typography is now being realised in interior and exterior spaces as installations, works of art, and oversized 2-dimensional letterforms on walls and ceilings. For example, Bible’s piece (right) has been created on canvas to be hung in a pride of place, just as would a Monet, Lowry or Constable.
Avoid using auto leading:
Three-dimensional letterforms are also proving to be popular in many
The auto-leading is determined by the application, not the document.
exterior spaces. A good example of this is the recent piece entitled
So, in turn, when your artwork is opened at the printers, it may differ
‘Flock of Words’ by Why Not? Associates; a 300m ‘typographic pavement’ in
from what was originally planned.
Morecambe which is part of an arts-led regeneration of the town
Is that your type?
www.whynotassociates.com.
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colour references for ‘The Mix’; trends for 2005 pages 10-33 Pantone 12-0710 TC Pantone 17-4402 TC
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Pantone 12-2903 TC
Pantone 16-4109 TC
p12-13 Pantone 16-6138 TC
Pantone 17-0808TC
Pantone 16-5907 TC
Pantone 19-1664 TC Pantone 16-0230 TC
Pantone 19-0508 TC Pantone 19-4019 TC
Pantone 17-1610 TC
Pantone 14-1038 TC
Pantone 14-5002 TC
Pantone 18-0306 TC
p14-17 Pantone 18-1703 TC
Pantone 11-4301 TC
Pantone 18-5611 TC
Pantone 11-0107 TC
Pantone 17-4111 TC
Pantone 15-4702 TC
Pantone 11-0806 TC
Pantone 14-1210 TC
Pantone 14-1210 TC
p18-19 Pantone 18-1649 TC
Pantone 17-1210 TC
Pantone 12-2905 TC
Pantone 18-1250 TC
Pantone 14-0708 TC
Pantone 17-1430 TC
Pantone 19-1663 TC
Pantone 16-1260 TC
Pantone 19-1320 TC
p20-21 Pantone 18-1442 TC
Pantone 15-1142 TC
Pantone 18-1244 TC
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Pantone 18-1651 TC
Pantone 19-1850 TC
Pantone 16-1440 TC
Pantone 17-1608 TC
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Pantone 15-1317 TC
Pantone 15-1247 TC
Pantone 12-0807 TC
Pantone 18-1350 TC
Pantone 12-0104 TC
Pantone 17-1558 TC
Pantone 13-0513 TC
Pantone 19-4305 TC
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Pantone 16-1723 TC
Pantone 15-1607 TC
Pantone 16-1315 TC
Pantone 14-4203 TC
Pantone 18-1130 TC
Pantone 19-3915 TC
Pantone 18-0510 TC
Pantone 19-0000 TC
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Pantone 15-1132 TC
Pantone 16-1330 TC
Pantone 15-1213 TC
Pantone 16-0540 TC
Pantone 15-1215 TC
Pantone 14-0925 TC
Pantone 18-0920 TC
Pantone 15-1314 TC
Pantone 15-4715 TC
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Pantone 17-6206 TC
Pantone 19-1325 TC
Pantone 17-1436 TC
Pantone 16-1448 TC
Appendix
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