Trending for 2014: Radiant Orchid

Radiant Orchid inspired collage by AR

On December 5^th 2013, Pantone announced Radiant Orchid (Pantone 18-3224) as the color of the year for 2014. Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

29th Annual Hall of Fame

Interior Design’s  29^th Annual Hall of Fame took place at the Waldorf Astoria on December 4^th 2013.  It is the most anticipated event of the design world, celebrating prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to the design industry. Inductees who received an award this year include: Paul Masi and Harry Bates of Bates Masi+ Architects; Collin Burry of Gensler, Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu of Neri&Hu and Design Republic. A special Leadership Award went to Kenneth Wampler of The Alpha Workshops.