With the “Barbie” movie, an explosion of pink, set to premiere July 21, pink is having a moment in home design way beyond Barbie”™s Dreamhouse and convertible.
Pink is also having a moment in workplace design, embodying a mood-boosting and nostalgic vibe reminiscent of simpler, brighter and more carefree times, according to commercial interior design hub NeoCon, which recently wrapped its annual event at The Mart in Chicago. This unapologetic, 1980s-inspired palette ”“ Mattel actually began using it in the ”™70s as a way to brand Barbie ”“ has emerged as a striking choice for designers and manufacturers seeking to push boundaries and captivate. At NeoCon 2023, new product introductions and displays were awash in varying shades of the versatile color. From magenta workpods to dusty rose acoustical panels, pink prevailed, illustrating the many ways it can enhance and energize office interiors.
