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In contrast to last year's Living Coral, Pantone's Color of the Year for 2020 has been announced as Classic Blue. Officially known as Pantone 19-4052, the colour is "Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation from which to build as we cross
Long-time readers of GNC will know that I'm a bit of an Anglepoise fan (I did a photo review of the Type 75 Mini back in 2014). The designs are clever mixes of detailed engineering and superb convenience. And while the balance mechanisms might take the glory, the convenience of a power switch on the back of the lamp head
Rooted firmly in mid-century modern design and with a nod to Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian houses, the City of Phoenix and the American Institute of Architects ran a "Sustainable Home Design Competition for a 'near net-zero energy' single family home" in 2018. The design was to be for a house in climate zone 2, which indicates a need primarily for
Last year, Pantone's Color of 2018 took us to outer space with Ultra Violet. This year's takes us to Earth's inner space with Living Coral announced as Pantone's Color of the Year for 2019. Officially known as Pantone 16-1546, the colour is "an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge." Pantone
Anglepoise lamps are classic, timeless designs, with a pedigree going back to the 1930's. As any company with history, Anglepoise improves and updates the lamps, remaining faithful to its heritage. Last year, Anglepoise brought out a giant version of the Type 75, standing over 2 m tall. This year, Anglepoise have gone the other way with a small edition of
Moving from the earthly familiarity of last year's Greenery, Pantone have announced Ultra Violet as the 2018 Colour of the Year. Also known as 18-3838, Ultra Violet is complex and contemplative, suggesting the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of
Anglepoise lamps are great. They're British, iconic, affordable, and give any desk a timeless, classic look. I particularly like the 1227 and its art deco appeal. Originally launched in 1935, it's stood the test of time well. Having said, that it's the 1228 that's on my wishlist with the switch on the back of the lamp. Not one to rest