Nature is our unifier. Heal our habitat and we will heal ourselves.
When we give back to Earth, we create a cyclical, regenerative cycle where we coexist and thrive in an ecosystem together — receiving positive benefits from Earth that contribute to our overall well-being and experiences.
A sense of mental physical and mental well-being is instilled within us as we find ways to grow and thrive alongside Earth.
One of many cyclical loops is reducing plastic and waste in our ocean that will create healthier ecosystems that in return create cleaner, safer water for us.
Basil Green, a new neutral
Emotional — Newness/growth, health and wellness, renewed energy/revitalization
Found in — Flora found across grassy meadows, herbs
An appreciation for nature through colour will be seen in 2022, as consumers lean towards shades of earth and shades of vibrant flora. Colours coming to the forefront include:
Orchid (WGSN’s colour of the year)
— Joy, positivity
— Orchid, Dahlia flowers
Sandy Beige, perfectly pale by Pantone
— Warm cozy
— Sand, stone
Macro – Micro
Our world can be seen through a micro and a macro lens — a balance of the two provides an understanding of and connection to our universe. Microscopic details in our global ecosystem are the foundation of everything, providing nourishment, and growth — informing a larger picture above what we can comprehend. Looking close at the micro we see commonalities and similarities within all. The Golden Ratio is present in the smallest flora, to the shapes of hurricanes and in the universe, connecting to math, biology, chemistry, and even space and time. There are patterns and connections that we can only see if we train our focus.
When we make an effort to see through the lens of the micro, it teaches, giving us knowledge and perspective to see the transformation Earth so desperately needs. An appreciation of the micro is what we need in order to heal within, to heal globally, collectively. Micro actions, such as a decision to compost rather than throw away food scraps make small reverberations in a grand wave of transformation that affects the macro, and the situation of the climate crisis.
Object Design: Biomorphic and Soft Forms
Biomorphic forms within object design will find their way into home environments. Aesthetically mimicking qualities of nature, they can be seen as playfully designed melting forms, bulbous blobs, and even as barnacle textures. Soft forms, inspired by the ebb and flow of nature, rather than the stark sharp angles of common modern architecture are comforting additions to object design.