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A new digital journal for colour, material and design obsessives, edited by Tamsin Kingswell.
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The Case for Warm Metals

So far, 2026 has been kind to cold metals. Yet when a market reaches this kind of saturation, it’s sensible to ask: is the return of warm metals now inevitable, and if so what choices will designers make?

While acknowledging the dominance of cold metals, Founder of The Color Authority and CMF expert Judith van Vliet thinks there are now signs of a subtle shift. ‘We have treated, oxidised, burnt brass and copper. There are links to an increasing perception of warm metal as a high value luxury. This also fits with the rise of the design collectible; unique pieces, often reminiscent of other times,’ she explains.

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Such an honour to have Shimmer featured in the very first edition of @tint_mag, an incredible project by @t.kingswell 🤍

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Thank you @tint_mag for the mention! #surfacepatterndesign #newdesigners #colour

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Go check out the new @tint_mag article to see myself and @ionajsingleton ‘s work featured in the New Talent: Central St Martins roundup 🤍

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