# Color Swatch Shelves These Geometric Bookcases are Modelled After Pantone's Color System By M | Published 2016-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-swatch References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/check-out-these-pantone-swatch-modular-bookcases-229451) & [invasionecreativa.it](http://invasionecreativa.it/) Italian design studio Invasione brings the popularized [Pantone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-partnered) color swatches into the physical realm of design with a series of [modular bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage) inspired by the printing system. The shelves are made to look like three dimensional versions of the swatches with colored backings and drawers with the names of the colors listed below. The artsy shelves add an element of color and brightness to a space that is ideal for graphic designers or those that enjoy experimenting with hues. The shelves are a creative interpretation of the [Pantone colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-capsule-signature) by bringing the swatches into a three dimensional design. The shelves are white blocks filled with Pantone shades in the back and drawers underneath for added storage. Consumers can even customize the arrangement of the shelves contents based on the color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Bookcases:** Opportunity to create customizable and adaptable shelving systems. - **Three Dimensional Design:** Opportunity to transform two-dimensional concepts into visually striking and functional three-dimensional products. - **Colorful Storage Solutions:** Opportunity to incorporate vibrant colors into storage furniture for a visually appealing and personalized experience. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing storage solutions. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique and colorful pieces into their designs. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to explore physical representations of color swatches and incorporate them into their creative processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Pink Tonal Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reisinger-pink.md) - [Speaker-Inspired Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lloyd-tex.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Folding Steel Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Modular Organized Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-shelving-system.md)