Statistics Make BBC Headlines

In Mix magazine issue 19, released in March, we reported on statistics as a micro-trend to look out for. BBC’s Newsnight recently asked two to graphic designers, David McCandless and Neville Brody, to discuss the growing trend for “pretty” infographics, leading to a heated debate. You can view the discussion on BBC iPlayer here.

Mix has found that infographics have quickly become a visual treatment applied to everything from packaging to wall coverings. See our focus on materials that follow this statistical micro-trend in Mix issue 21, due out on Monday, buy ordering your copy here.

London’s Selfridges Tips Clay as this Season’s Must-Have

Calling all London-based e:mix blog readers: Selfridges latest homeware themed window sees the colour Clay taking pride of place. Amongst concrete tables and untreated wooden accessories sits this fantastic Eames chair from Skandium – the perfect way to integrate practicality and calming colour into your home.

For more information about Clay as a colour, contact us for information about Filigree, the trend which this colour is taken from.

Boex’s Latest Interior uses Peacock Blue

We’ve just discovered the interior of Longreach Hospital’s dementia ward, situated in Cornwall, England. Designed by spacial and 3-D design studio Boex, the solution uses vibrant areas of peacock blue to create an uplifting and positive space for patients.

For more information on Peacock Blue and its colour trend, Venom, contact us.

Architecture At Large Channel Peacock Blue

Architecture At Large has channeled Peacock Blue in this stunning store design for the creative collective OHWOW. Situated in New York’s Greenwich Village, the interior combines strong graphic elements with confident blocks of vibrant colour.