As a designer, I eagerly await the color trends that Pantone releases once a year. This forecast predicts colors that will be popular in fashion & design for the year. 2012 colors are warm & inviting. "Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute^®.

Take a look at our projects below and how we used these big, beautiful and bold colors.

Check out pantone's color trend page for more details of the 2012 Trends.