This Book Depicts Popular Color Palettes from the Past Century
Katherine Pendrill — November 30, 2015 — Art & Design
'100 Years of Colors' is a historical coloring book that depicts popular color palettes from the past century. Although we don't always notice it, certain colors tend to fall in and out of vogue. This coloring book sums up the most popular hues from the beginning of the 20th century until the end of the 1990s.
100 Years of Colors contains 100 illustrations, each of which is selected by author Katie Greenwood. For each year there is one page of artwork and one page depicting the most popular color palettes. The author also includes a short essay about different events that impacted the colors that were most popular that particular year. As a result, viewers gain a glimpse into the ever-changing world of fashion and design.
100 Years of Colors contains 100 illustrations, each of which is selected by author Katie Greenwood. For each year there is one page of artwork and one page depicting the most popular color palettes. The author also includes a short essay about different events that impacted the colors that were most popular that particular year. As a result, viewers gain a glimpse into the ever-changing world of fashion and design.
Trend Themes
1. Historical Design Trends - There is a growing interest in historical design trends and a potential opportunity for businesses to capitalize on this trend by offering products and services that incorporate a vintage or retro style.
2. Personalized Coloring Books - With the popularity of adult coloring books, personalized historical coloring books could be a unique offering for consumers interested in combining history with a creative activity.
3. Nostalgic Marketing - Brands can tap into the nostalgia of historical color palettes to create marketing campaigns that evoke a sense of sentimentality and evoke a connection to the past.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry could benefit from creating more historical coloring books that appeal to a growing adult market that values creativity and nostalgia.
2. Fashion and Design - The fashion and design industries may find inspiration in past color palettes and trends to inform current collections or product offerings.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Agencies specializing in marketing and advertising may find new opportunities to create campaigns that incorporate historic color palettes and nostalgia to evoke a strong connection with consumers.
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