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Design with perspective: a critical look at colour

At "Design with perspective", we exchange ideas about power-critical design practice. This time it's about the role of colour in design processes.
 Design Zentrum Hamburg

The political significance of colour

When Pantone announced their colour of the year 2026, "Cloud Dancer", an off-white shade, it caused a huge outcry on social media. How much political significance does this decision carry?

Alongside form, colour is a fundamental component of design. However, what we in the West often understand as universal is culturally characterised and influenced by power relations. On this evening, we want to talk together about how colour is understood differently and what role the standardisation of white and the absence of colour plays in the context of modernity. So how can we decolonise our gaze and use colour more responsibly in our design practice?

In addition to short inputs and exercises by Christoph Hassler, Antonia Fedder and Anna Unterstab, we will again take time for dialogue and networking.

When?
17.3.2026
18:00 – 21:00 Uhr

Where?
FABRIC - Future Fashion Lab
Große Bleichen 21, 20354 Hamburg

Costs?
11,90 EUR + fees

incl. drinks and snacks

Note: Please note that this time the event will take place at FABRIC - Future Fashion Lab!

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