While stock art, stock layouts, templates, and impressively good starter layouts in consumer applications have sped along the democratization of design, I was recently reminded, as a designer, I still have some special knowledge and experience. I’m not pompous, I’m merely acknowledging that, as a professional, I have specific knowledge within my field and industry.  »

From interior design to industrial design to graphic design, color plays a huge role. And the colors that were “in fashion” one year can look dated after a few years or decades. »

Last year we were entranced with Radiant Orchid, which hey we loved here at Nuvonium, because of it echoing some of our own colors. But it’s a new year and Radiant Orchid has had its day, time for Marsala.  »

The Pantone color of the year for 2015 has not yet been announced but Pantone releases more then just that for color inspiration. Pantone also releases Fashion Color Reports. Pantone consults some of the worlds top designers to see what is inspiring them for the upcoming seasons. »

As they’ve done for the past decade, Pantone’s color experts have designated a signature color for the upcoming year, 2014. This year it’s a soft, subtle purple that’s a combination of fuchsia, purple, and pink. »

Every year, Pantone predicts a favorite color for the coming year. This year it's one of my favorite colors - Emerald Green. It also happens to be one of my favorite gem stones too. So this year, in fashion, products, furnishing and more you'll be seeing green. They're usually fairly accurate in their predictions. It makes you wonder, are they influencing the trends by predicting the trend? Either way, I'll be extra happy this year. »

A Sephora makeup line transforms beauty using Pantone's upbeat color of the year »

Color affects a consumer's action. They associate color with different emotions and meanings. Understanding these meanings are important. »

Selecting the right color palette for projects can sometimes be difficult. And while there are many sites to help with color - Design Seeds is simple, elegant, and powerful. »

Pantone has released its 2012 color forecast/prediction. And it's looking like Tangerine this coming year. »