Mankiewicz’ in-house design department looked at social trends and influences to create three new colour shades.
In response to the challenging times we are facing, Mankiewicz has found a tendency towards escapism and colours that help us feel good.
For example, contemporary product and interior design features creatures of fantasy and subtle shimmers of colour on surfaces. The colours of nature are also popular, with greenery, sandy and earthy shades delivering a durable, dependable and soothing effect.
Mankiewicz is translating this trend with their Colors of the Year. The choice fell on colours that are strong and yet gentle and quiet with an openness for design and creativity.
La Fée-Dragée is French for the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky. The color shade is similar to the fairy’s pink ballet tutu.
“We associate it with flower petals, soap bubbles and the sky at dawn. In surface design, this colour effects a sleek contrast or offset for any surface, interior or product. Not being overly sweet, context and design language can also bring out its serious side, so that it also functions as a ritzy, fresh team player”, stated the company.
Oyster Mushroom is a neutral, slightly greyish shade of brown that is found in the shells of snails, tree bark and animal furs. Undyed wool and rough textiles were the inspiration. With their slightly irregular hue and surface, created by the multicolour effect, they exude softness and closeness to nature, yet retain a subtle elegance. As a neutral colour it is suited in many contexts.
The greenish shade Under Leaves, in addition to a feeling of depth and tranquillity, also inspires enchantment, whether we are above or below water.
“Green is a shade that currently appears with many nuances in all product contexts. From mild, greyish sage to deep petrol tones. It is a colour that needs to be combined wisely, but then it shows its strength of character”, commented Mankiewicz.