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Episode: Mocha Mousse: Pantone Color of the Year 2025

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Join MELO & Cat on a creative deep dive into the history of Pantone & its annual Color of the Year selection, focusing on the 2025 pick, Mocha Mousse. In this Art & Inquiry Podcast Episode, we explore Pantone’s influence on design & culture, touching on the significance of the Color of the Year & how it shapes trends across industries. It also highlights notable brand collaborations & reactions to this year's color choice, offering insights into how Mocha Mousse is being embraced in design, fashion, & marketing. Through discussions on color psychology & the broader world of color in design, the episode offers a thoughtful exploration of how Mocha Mousse reflects current cultural & aesthetic shifts. We invite you to participate through this month's Artist Prompt #ArtInqMe & we introduce #ArtInqFind, a game of Eye Spy where you can submit examples of Mocha Mousse that you see, like or dislike! Let's talk about it! Share your thoughts in the comments and poll then involved in community challenges tied to this month’s theme, Mocha Mousse Mastery.

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• Dollop of Mocha Mousse by MELOGRAPHICS, Art & Inquiry

• Ripples & Waves by Catalyst Echo, Art & Inquiry

• Color Psychology: The Meaning of Colors & Huge Impact of Hues by MELOGRAPHICS, Creative Space | #MadeByMELO

• See References for articles and websites mentioned in this episode

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References

1  Pantone.com | Products

2  Tealeaves.com

3  Pura.com

4  WWD.com

5  HappyWall.com

6  Culture Hustle