Color Trends for 2006
There’s an article in the May 4th issue of the Washington Post entitled “Putting a Bold Face on Design Trends“. At the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse, an annual event where New York designers can “strut their stuff”, current color and design trends are revealed in the fantastic furnishings.
So what’s this have to do with the gift basket industry!
Staying up to date on color and design trends will give you an edge on your competitors. The colors being used now in fashion and home furnishings will eventually be used in food packaging. By staying on top of the current trends and trends for the future, you can choose new products for your baskets that are packaged in the most up to date, fresh and exciting colors and designs.
There are many resources for this information. Specialty Food Magazine just had an article in their May, 2006 issue: Color Trends for 2007. The Color Marketing Group put out an informative article about trends for 2006. You can sign up for a free monthly newsletter from The Color Association and keep current about the latest trends, reviews and generally learn more about the world of color. Also, check out The Color Box and The Color Portfolio. Sherwin Williams also has a web site where you can see the popular colors in home decor that will eventually influence product packaging in the food industry.
Brighten up your business by staying on top of the trends!
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