https://twitter.com/culturaltutor/status/1551976051860963333
"If you feel like the world seems increasingly colourless, you’re not just
imagining it. Take cars, for example. Greyscale colours now make up three
quarters of cars produced globally, compared to less than 50% in the past. Just
look at a parking lot from the 1980s compared to one today.
And the change has happened to interior design. Compare the most popular
kitchen paint colours from 2019-20 with a typical 1970s home. While it is
completely understandable if you don’t miss the garish colours of bygone eras,
it is interesting to note the change.
Similarly, there is a trend of whitewashing everything – be it made of wood,
brick, plaster, or whatever. Grey is now the most common carpet colour. Neutral
colours are by far the most popular when it comes to clothing. Even McDonald’s
is less vibrant than it used to be!
This trend includes just about everything. Consider this study, which analysed
the colour of everyday objects over time. Its conclusion is clear: neutral and
greyscale colours are more common than ever."
Via Wayne Radinsky.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
