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News & interviews
- Pantone crowns 'Cloud Dancer' as its Colour of the Year 2026, inviting creatives to breathe again
Creative Boom · Dec 4, 2025
Pantone has named 'Cloud Dancer' (PANTONE 11-4201), a soft white hue, as its Colour of the Year 2026. The shade is described as a calming, reflective tone that invites clarity and creative renewal. The announcement includes collaborations with illustrator Emiliano Ponzi and brands like Motorola, Play-Doh, and Spotify, marking a year-long celebration of simplicity and creative space.
Pantone Color InstitutePantoneMotorolabranding - Elizabeth Goodspeed Critiques Pantone's "Mocha Mousse" as Dull Luxury
It's Nice That · Dec 16, 2024
In this opinion piece, Elizabeth Goodspeed critiques Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, exploring how brown reflects class, consumerism, and the commodification of colour. She contrasts Pantone’s corporate influence with grassroots colour phenomena like Charli XCX’s Brat Green, arguing that colour has shifted from a professional design tool to a viral cultural language. The article situates colour trends within broader social and economic contexts, questioning who benefits from colour marketing.
PantoneThe Roweditorial - “The first few years are beautiful chaos.” View Source on the realities of building a design agency
The Brand Identity · Dec 12, 2022 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews View Source co-founder Andrew Rutledge about the studio’s evolution from a digital-focused team to a full-service creative agency. Rutledge discusses the challenges of building a small studio, the importance of trust and senior talent, and highlights projects such as Bandit and Pantone Connect. The conversation explores View Source’s dual presence in Brooklyn and Taiwan, their collaborative culture, and their approach to blending design, aesthetics, and code.
View SourceBanditPantonebranding - Color and Design Trends in PRINT Magazine
PRINT Magazine’s Color & Design section curates a selection of recent design stories exploring color, creativity, and visual culture. The roundup highlights projects from studios like Koto, Bruce Mau Design, and MullenLowe, alongside features on photographers and designers such as José De Rocco and Yinka Ilori. The page emphasizes vibrant, culturally engaged, and forward-looking design work across branding, photography, and art.