
Category Archives: Global


Color Crush: Radiant Orchid
Pantone’s Color of the Year is a vibrant purple with fuchsia and pink undertones. While not for everyone, it was a hit on the spring runways. I came across a fine example of it in rural China on a sign…
Thai Color: Pink is the New Black
While tooling around Bangkok, I was struck by how much pink is used not only for advertising and packaging, but in many applications: Thai Airways luggage tags, billboards, mall window displays, even taxis! It’s a completely different color in Asia…
Color in China: The Brighter, the Better
I’m living in southern China and Hong Kong for a few months, and am really inspired by the color palettes here. There’s a vibrancy that’s unique to the region. Color in Hong Kong is rich and sophisticated, with lush pairings…