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Tacky Chic

In lieu of subdued neutrals, more brands are favoring bold brash colors and garishness

Implications - Though neutrals have been thought of as a way to reach a wide audience by many brands, more and more companies are choosing to use attention-grabbing designs and hues to please consumers who have a desire to stand out. Being incorporated into everything from billboards to home decor, an fearless attitude and color scheme are being favored by companies.
Trend Themes
1. Bold Color Schemes - Consumers and brands alike are favoring attention-grabbing designs and hues to stand out from the competition, which presents an opportunity for companies to incorporate fearless, bright, and diverse color schemes in their products or branding materials.
2. Participatory Mural Projects - Communal artwork projects offer a chance for local communities to take pride and ownership of their neighborhood through art, creating opportunities for artists and organizations to collaborate with local residents to achieve a common goal.
3. Resin-coated Decor - The use of neon resin as a finishing material or coating on furniture and other design pieces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior designers and architects to explore new ways of showcasing natural materials and combining them with bold colors.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The use of resin-coated decor could inspire interior designers to experiment with new textures and finishes, while bold color schemes could offer a chance to redefine the definition of what makes a space 'welcoming' and 'inviting.'
2. Art and Design - Participatory mural projects and colorful art visuals open up opportunities for artists to collaborate with local communities and create works that have a positive impact on their surrounding environment and people.
3. Fashion and Accessories - Bold and colorful patterns present a chance for fashion designers to step away from traditional neutrals and explore new ways of incorporating attention-grabbing designs and hues in their clothing and accessory lines.
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Neon Patterned Swimsuits
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The Missoni Beachwear Summer 2013 catalog and collection is full of bright neon colors and zigzagging patterns. The perfect combination for an unbeatable summer experience by golden sands and... MORE
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90s Raver Portraits
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Model Demy Matzen stars in the ‘Carnival Eyes’ Metal Magazine editorial. Sporting a metallic blue coif and a vibrant wardrobe of eccentric accent pieces, the View Management face... MORE
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Boa Mistura Revamped an Old Building with a Community Mural Project
Getting the community of El Chorrillo in Panama City involved in the beautification of their own neighborhood is one of the ways the Somos Luz mural project by Boa Mistura helped to liven up the area.... MORE
Picnic-Patterned Drawings
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Camilla Perkins Astounds Viewers with Her Delectably Colorful Art
Making viewers drool as they gaze at bright and colorful art visuals, artist Camilla Perkins creates captivating picnic scenery that gets me excited for the warm weather seasons. Fun and wacky... MORE
Vibrantly Designed Timber Decor
Vibrantly Designed Timber Decor
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The ColoRing collection by Jo Nagasaka is an exploding mess of clashing colors and ideas that manages to meld perfectly together. The latest collection from the Japanese designer showcases his skill... MORE

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