Dec 11, 2009

Turquoise 2010 colour of the year

Pantone are pretty good at picking colour trends or perhaps its just that people follow what they say and therefore create products in those colours.  Either way we’re likely to see lots of turquoise in 2010, both in products and retail outlets. “Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same... read more

Dec 11, 2009

Psychic Retail

Flickr/Justin_Glass Running all weekend at 303 Grand is a whole new pop up retail concept. Subports, an SMS purchasing system is presenting a shop of unique gifts that will be wrapped up so that buyers won’t know what’s inside. An on-site psychic will help shoppers decide which gift will be most appropriate. Subports presents “Clairvoyant” from Subports on Vimeo. Tags: Color,... read more

Nov 24, 2009

The Soho Tokyo Bay

“The SOHO” in Tokyo Bay is set to open January 2010, deseigned by Wonder-wall’s Masamichi Kitayama. Typically known more for retail design, his attention to detail has been turned to an office complex which is perhaps more reminiscent of a 5 star hotel in terms of its ammenities and design aesthetic. As you approach the monochromatic facade, bold multi-colored walls are revealed through... read more

Nov 4, 2009

Flyvertising – the new alternative media?

I love creative use of alternative media and this example from Germany takes the cake this month. A German book publisher Eichborn attached small ultra-light advertising banners to 200 flies using wax. The banners fell off after a few hours so no harm to the flies except of course that it made them easier targets for fly swatters. Whilst the banners were very light they still added to the weight of the... read more

Nov 1, 2009

Rare coloured diamond auction

Sotheby’s are planning an auction on Nov 17 in Geneva which will feature a collection of some 400 lots of rare natural-coloured diamonds and historic jewels estimated to fetch in excess of 29.5 million. One of the most anticipated pieces is a pear-shaped fancy vivid blue with a modified brilliant cut weighing 5.96 carats – estimated to achieve between %4.4-$7.5m. There’s also a rare... read more