‘Colour and Space‘ is an infographic design project that mines Pinterest data to find the most common colors in homes by room. Made in collaboration between Turkish decorative paints brand Jotun and Danish designers Mie Frey Damgaard and Peter Ørntoft, the tool could be helpful for someone looking to redecorate their home or to help inform a brand on what color product to produce.
via Pinterest Data Reveals The Most Common Home Decor Colors – PSFK.
Studies show that leaders who are more creative are in fact better able to effect positive change in their organizations, and are better at inspiring others to follow their lead.
In a series of experiments, researchers led by Sharon Kim of Johns Hopkins University sought to examine the impact of rejection on individuals’ creative output. In the first experiment, participants were given a series of personality questions and told they would be considered for participation in several group exercises in the future.
Foodie culture today seems loved and scorned in equal parts. Why? Feinschmeckers and gourmands have existed forever, yet food is suddenly a topic in culture at large. “Food has moved from physical necessity to the epicenter of constant attention through media, public opinion, and status,†write the researchers behind Food Thinking, a study of emerging food culture in European countries. “Suddenly, everything is about food!â€
Lucky Charms cereal, which for most of its 48-year history has targeted kids, is making a bigger play for adults in a new campaign expected to go national next year. For brand owner General Mills, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow are the adults who as kids grew up with Lucky the Leprechaun and are apparently running back to him in search of some feel-good nostalgia.
via Lucky Charms Finds Gold With Adult Fans | Advertising Age.
