States of mind and matter
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Finsa Trendbook — Wonder 2018—19

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder introduction Referencing new environments, Wonder embraces change with a fluid transience that embodies the positive steps we are taking forward. As we live in a world in constant transition, this theme has a ‘can do’ attitude that sees these changes as an opportunity to reinvent and re-form with our minds firmly set in the future. Referencing innovative technical themes and architecture that enables flexibility between the tangible and the unknown, Wonder encourages exploration into new worlds. This trend is a dreamland, with a futuristic and optimistic undertone...

inspiration Embracing the unknown, this story references futuristic design and in particular technological advances such as three-dimensional printing and virtual reality. Here, we question how these developments impact our changing environments. Transient design and transparent architectural structures that allow fluid movement between spaces are explored. Reflective and engaging materials with immersive and interactive qualities are central to this theme and further develop the concepts of innovation. Saerom Yoon’s ‘Crystal Series’ focuses purely on colour and transparency with an acrylic...

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder TeamLab creates an immersive environment in their ‘Transcending Boundaries’ project; exploring the cross overs between digital and physical worlds. This mirrored room divider by Zieta encourages interaction with our surroundings by offering an intriguing and reflective surface that plays with light

With colour gradients and blurred effects we can enhance our environments and create a fluid sense of transient movement between spaces.

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder Transient and ethereal qualities are embedded in engaging designs that celebrate our everchanging environments. Emma Wessel’s graduate collection ‘Hide and Seek’ blurs the boundaries between the worlds of fashion and interior

Venturing confidently into the unknown, the Wonder colour palette offers an atmospheric, ethereal feel that conveys an important positive message of the future. Dream-like colours of pale pink, sugary yellow and powdered mint green combine with the dark purple, which acts to ground the other synthetic shades. These transient tones offer a lighter-than-air feel but with a quietly powerful message that looks to the undefined and otherworldly for inspiration.

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder 2018—19

surfaces With sensory texture and soft alluring materials that invite touch, the surfaces of Wonder celebrate an innovative, yet ethereal approach to design. Transient, reflective and futuristic, these surfaces offer new solutions for immersive interior environments and exciting product applications. 89Y-Terrazo Mix Creating a sense of movement, the melamine surface 89Y-Terrazo Mix embraces a fluid and futuristic design that encourages sensory interaction.

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder Fluid transparencies Ethereal colours, intriguing texture and semi translucent materials mix to create a pioneering surface palette that will work in interiors and for a variety of product applications. Roble Grigio Taking veneers into new dimensions, Roble Grigio has an otherworldly feel that is soft in texture and deep in colour to invite touch.

combinations Embracing an optimistic future, the ethereal palette of Wonder evokes feelings of transience and positivity. Combine these tones with depth-defying surfaces to enhance a sense of movement. Soft-effect veneers lift the colours into another dimension and gradient melamine surfaces offer an innovative edge and interactive element. 69Y-Ombré Crema Bring out the gradient qualities of this melamine and create a contemporary look with refreshing tones of pink and mint green. Roble Grigio Ground the otherworldly colours of Wonder with a deep purple melamine and soft hue veneer to...

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder The colours and materials remain light and delicate, offering an array of combinations. This fearless story has a weightless feel but does not lack courage or presence. The colour and surface mixes explore how we can bravely discover the unknown and optimistically look to the future of design. Fresno Albino Use this bleached out white veneer alongside soft purple and yellow melamine surfaces for an ethereal mix and create a dream-like atmosphere. 89Y-Terrazo Mix With its intriguing depth and strong sense of movement, this melamine offers an enhancing fluidity; the...

Looking to an optimistic future, Wonder evokes feelings of transience and positivity. Colours and materials offer an ethereal atmosphere that looks to the undefined and otherworldly for inspiration.

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder 2018—19

in conversation with Envisions Designing with a conscience is a rapidly growing trend and the Dutch collective Envisions is responding to this in full force. Showcasing everything but a finished end product, these innovators aim to offer new insights into manufacturing and design processes. Here we talk to them about their pioneering outlook and their process-led work that is rapidly changing the face of the design industry. ‘Cored’ by Tijs Gilde aims to question the way we perceive connections with cord-like structures, his project investigates physical and emotional connections. As part...

Finsa Trendbook — Wonder Envisions’ forward thinking is shared with all twelve designers that make up the collaborative group. When asked how this impacts their design processes, they explained that “each designer has his/her own process” and “what we all have in common is our experimental way of working which starts with the material.” These Dutch designers reject the usual design processes and in particular designing to reach an end goal, claiming that if you adhere to the norms “perhaps you will have a beautiful outcome, but probably not a very surprising or innovative one.” By revealing...