A trendspotting tid-bit of our favorite finds from tradeshows around the world in early 2011 - for more information on our services or to purchased the full reports from any of these shows, contact us today! www.spheretrending.com

1. TRENDSPOTTING
TRADESHOWS - EARLY 2011
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Enjoy a sneak peek of our favorite finds from
these shows:
o Maison et Objet
o International Auto Show
o Heimtextil
o CES (Consumer Electronics Show) CABANAZ
o Ambiente
o Stockholm Furniture Fair
o Cersaie Tile & Bath Show
o Paperworld
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2. TRADESHOW Summary
1st Quarter 2011
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3. maison et objet SOFT GREEN
this lighter green with just a touch of blue was& OBJET
MAISON a
new direction for green. Light, airy and fresh- this
color was also seen in combination with white to
keep it crisp and clean.
ERCUIS RAYNAUD
BLANC DES VOSGES PTMD
MAISON & OBJET - JANUARY 2011
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4. maison et objet WATERCOLOR
watercolor effects began to emerge as a new
look for print and pattern.
KOSE
JAANELLI & VOLPI ROCI MORENO
MAISON & OBJET - JANUARY 2011
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5. auto show INTENSE NEONS
intense neon bright colors made a splash – HEIMTEXTIL
some
as all over color and more subdued applications
of accent color and trims
FORD
SMART
PORSCHE MERCEDES
AUTO SHOW - JANUARY 2011
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6. auto show SUEDE
soft suede, especially seen with contrastingHEIMTEXTIL
stitching, was a warm and tactile material choice
for leathers
SMART
BMW
CHRYSLER BMW
AUTO SHOW - JANUARY 2011
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7. heimtextil EARTH TONES
earth inspired hues such as brick, sepia, clay and
putty brought forth an entire new range of color
SANTENS
FELPINTER SOFIL GREEN EXHIBITION
HEIMTEXTIL - JANUARY 2011
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8. heimtextil CHEVRON
HEIMTEXTIL
chevrons continued to be both large
and small scale
LINEN HOUSE
VEBA TEXTILWERKE
TREND FORUM MIX MASH
HEIMTEXTIL - JANUARY 2011
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9. CES (consumer electronics show) HONEYCOMB
honeycomb patterns, textures and material
effects were key for all categories, often seen
with a tactile finish
SHUTTLE
INCIPIO MOTOROLA TIMBUK2
CES - JANUARY 2011
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10. CES (consumer electronics show) BRUSHED FINISHES
brushed and softly textured finishes replaced
overtly glossy and shiny applications this year
SONY SHUTTLE
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
CES - JANUARY 2011
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11. ambiente CUTE
cheerful and chic, fresh 1950’s, celebrate
HEIMTEXTIL
the feminine, fruity pastels, romantic
details
CUTE TREND HALL CUTE TREND HALL
CUTE TREND HALL CUTE TREND HALL CUTE TREND HALL
AMBIENTE – FEBRUARY 2011
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12. ambiente REFINED
quality, elegant, subdued, minimal,HEIMTEXTIL
relaxed,
well thought-out design, clarity, well being
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AMBIENTE – FEBRUARY 2011
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13. stockholm furniture fair BURLAP
HEIMTEXTIL
burlap was seen on decorative accessories
most with script, numbers, letters or messages
INTERSTIL
INTERSTIL
YGG & LYNG
STOCKHOM FURNITURE FAIR - JANUARY 2011
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14. stockholm furniture fair COLORFUL ACCENTS
HEIMTEXTIL
multi color button tufting gave a lot of excitement
for home furnishings and made a bright color
statement
KALLEMO LINNEAUS UNIVERSITY DESIGN PROJECT
STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR - JANUARY 2011
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15. cersaie tile & bath FISH-SCALE PATTERNS
metallics and great textures gave us a newHEIMTEXTIL
direction for the fish-scales trend, in both large
and small scale versions
PETRA VETROVIVO CERASARDA
CERSAIE - OCTOBER 2010
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16. cersaie tile & bath BEAD TEXTURES
beads were used to create pixilated looks, HEIMTEXTIL
a new
way to add glamour that’s not over the top
COLLI
MARAZZI NOXOS
CERSAIE - OCTOBER 2010
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17. paperworld PASTELS
PAPERWORLD
pastel shades between mint and salmon
complemented by striking yellow
CHARMING SOUVENIR TREND STANDARDGRAPH
EMFORM KAWECO / SUSI WINTER BALMA CAPODURI & C.
PAPERWORLD – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
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18. paperworld WOVEN
PAPERWORLD
unique weaves in both actual or implied
applications
CARAN D’ACHE
ProNa GmbH
ARTI GRAFICHE EXPRESS INT’L SUCCESS
PAPERWORLD – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011
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19. TRENDSPOTTING
TRADESHOWS - EARLY 2011
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20. TRADESHOW Summary
1st Quarter 2011
1116 voorheis road
waterford, mi 48328 U.S.A.
tel 248.681.3945 fax 248.681.3992
website: www.spheretrending.com
sphere@spheretrending.com
A PHOTO GALLERY
The information contained in this document is provided for demonstration & internal research purposes only, to give dimension
and meaning to the trends. Any reproduction of this information is a direct violation of the Federal Copyright Law. This includes,
but is not limited to, color copying, color printing, photocopying or faxing, as well as email distribution of all content, photographs
& images, or posting on the Internet. Please be careful to not copy the designs, trademarks or intellectual properties of others
reported within these pages, as this may result in your being sued or prosecuted by the owner of that content.
©2011 Sphere Trending LLC