Trend Pick Iron Age
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While the other three themes – Wonderland, Skilling, and Satisfaction – all have a more positive approach, Iron Age is darker. Iron Age is bathed in the belief that we would benefit of looking the bad in this world straight in the eye.
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Iron Age trend that opposes the overly beautiful and positive image that many people present on social media.
Designers within this theme also consider a doomsday scenario for our planet, where viruses, floods and heat waves will continue to affect our daily lives. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
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In the interior world we also see a back to basics mentality. Metallics are extremely popular, and shapes are often very robust and look primitive.
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A design that we are now somewhat more familiar with is that of sterile forms and materials that are easily washable and therefore virus-proof. It is an aesthetic that we will see more and more often in the coming years.
Following materials were highlighted during this trend pick: