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The color monopoly

Jul 20, 2024 · 22m
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  • Artist Stuart Semple discovered all his designs turned black in 2022 when Pantone's color reference guides became unavailable
  • Pantone controls industry standard color language through color reference guides; dominates how designers communicate about color globally
  • Episode traces history of Pantone's monopoly on color standardization and Semple's attempt to break it

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