CURRENT INSPIRATION
This edition of the Top 5 Findings From Last Week shows very diverse and cross-industry references from art to technology. I find them very intriguing so I'd like to experience them all, especially the last …
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5 Key Takeaways From The Imm Cologne 2020
I'm back from my Trend Lecture and instead of sharing the trends I've spotted this year at the fair, I prefer summing-up this time 5 key takeaways from the imm Cologne 2020. Not always you identify new patterns and aesthetics that lead directly to conclusions of new tr …
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5 Heimtextil Trends 2020/21
The name of this edition of Heintextil is "Where I belong", a somewhat complex statement in current times, is illustrated by 5 Heimtextil Trends 2020/21. Nowadays, people seem to have several layers of identities formed through the diverse and infinite experiences …
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The Biggest Hits 2019 On Eclectic Trends
Once the year has ended, it's interesting to analyze the biggest hits 2019 on the blog. These are the five posts you liked best and they all have two characteristics in common: you love trends and color! Here goes a quick recap in case you've missed any of these: No …
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It’s Trending: The Rise Of CBD Based Products
We're happy to share today a free trend report and download of It's trending: The rise of CBD based products. Taking into consideration how much CBD based products have been booming during 2019, it was about time to dedicate a few lines today. Let's start with some bac …
Read MoreTHE STUFF THAT MATTERS
CREATIVE WASTE, SUSTAINABLE & MINDFUL DESIGN
Parachute Recycling By Layer Design x RAEBURN
We started a while ago our series "The Stuff That Matters" and are fully committed in 2020 to shed a light on new materials (like today's parachute recycling project), sustainable production processes, mindful, and ethical design. Layer Design under the direction of …
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Sustainable design: Growing Furniture
Nowadays, sustainable design is a hot topic, so growing furniture in-sync with nature might seem something quite revolutionary. Still, the natural world has always provided us with everything we need. Not only when it comes to natural and indispensable resources but als …
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Ceramics pick of the month: Maryam Riazi
To understand the work of Maryam Riazi, on our series "ceramics pick of the month," it is essential to know where she is from. Maryam grew up in Persia, actual Iran, in a city called Shiraz. A city celebrated for being the heartbeat of the Persian culture, therefore ho …
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Our Top 5 Findings From Last Week
To get the full picture of societal change, it is essential to be cross-reading. These are the 5 top findings from last week: 1//PHOTOGRAPHY There is beauty in decadence. Will Ellis has spent the last seven years photographing dismantling and falling apart buildin …
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Chip Shop- cream whites and chocolate browns
One of the things I loved when I lived in New York City was the possibility to order fresh baked cookies with milk to be delivered at home in a matter of minutes! But what if instead, when longing for a glass of milk with chocolate chips, you could literally step into t …
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Ceramics Pick Of The Month: Yuko Nishikawa
Yuko Nishikawa is a Japanese born ceramic artist, based in New York. She aims to use ceramics as a medium to enhance feelings. Yuko wants to makes you feel "piku-piku", a Japanese onomatopoeia word that refers to involuntary movements caused by accidental contact. Her m …
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COLOR INSPIRATION
Color Inspiration No.27- Iris, Coffee, Satin, Biscotti, Ginger
Color Inspiration No.27 has all the right hues for the cold winter days: Iris, Coffee, Satin, Biscotti, and Ginger. Color Inspiration No.27 has a calming mix, echoes the first lazy days of this season, during which the only thing we need is a comfy and warm sweater a …
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Color Inspiration No.26 – Black, Sienna, Turmeric, Prussian Blue, Camel
Before we dive into our Color Inspiration No.26, let me repeat what we said in our newsletter already: THANK YOU to everybody who took part in our survey last week and let us know what product you'd like us to offer and the content you would love to read on Eclectic T …
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Color Inspiration No.25 – Teal, Deep Coral, Dijon, Sage, Melon
We are back with a new Color Inspiration. With Living Coral being the Pantone Color of the Year 2019, we will see that exact hue, but also many variations of the same from now on. Living Coral was picked among other reasons, because the Color Institute wants to generat …
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Raising the curtain for must-know talents
Tintology- Color Therapy Pharmaceuticals
Designer Alice Dobbie thought about a fictional color pharmacy when creating Tintology where colors are prescribed to help counteract various common emotional health issues and concerns, fight depression or unpleasant state of mind. Don't we all know by now that col …
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A Cannabis Set That Resembles Your Grandma’s Style
To celebrate the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Castor Studio designed the Heirloom Stack Collection, a vintage-inspired set to resemble antique crystal with the idea of creating familiar objects far from the typical look of marijuana accessories. The series w …
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ARTS & CRAFTS
ECOURSES
ENGLISH: Do you love mood boards but have never thought about applying formal techniques that help you get a clear message across? This 19-clip online course designed for any creative guides you through a 3-steps-program where you’ll learn how to structure a mood board that helps you to make a difference in today’s competitive working environment. Get your free ebook and VIEW ECOURSE→
CASTELLANO: ¿Te encanta el moodboard pero no sabes muy bien cómo aplicar las técnicas adecuadas para comunicar de forma más visual y eficiente a la vez? Hemos producido 19 clips y un programa de 3 pasos pensado para todo creativo que quisiera diferenciarse en la jungla laboral con un mensaje poderoso y un moodboard bien estructurado. Consigue tu ebook gratuito y descubre EL CURSO →
New Mood Board Masterclass Dates 2020
I have just uploaded two new dates of the Mood Board Masterclass 2020 in Spanish and English. If you ever wanted to join, the one-day masterclass How To Create A Mood Board As A Business Tool, you might want to go to the course site to get more info …
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