104- Pantone - Business Design Teardown

Prepare to immerse yourself in a tale of innovation and color that revolutionized design and branding. Our latest Business Design Teardown paints the vibrant journey of Pantone, the brand that turned the art of color consistency into a global industry.

Join us as we explore the canvas of challenges and innovations Pantone navigated to become the global authority on color. We'll brush up on how Pantone didn't just stop at solving a problem; they became trendsetters, influencing design and fashion and setting tones that reflect cultural moods and movements.

It's a story of strategic brilliance as much as it is about the beauty of color. So tune in as Alen, Franz, and Tom uncover...

• How faded camera film boxes brought to light the critical need for color consistency
• Why Pantone's strategic decision to sell early in the value chain to ink manufacturers set the stage for a color revolution.
• Pantone's journey from standardization to 'Colour of The Year' trend-setting
• The reasons Pantone's Colour Matching System has dominated for decades, and the threats to its future...

So, enjoy the spectrum of strategic stories about Pantone, the brand that painted its way into our lives and lexicons. From standardizing hues to dictating trends, this episode promises to add a splash of color to your day!