# Coordinated Color Systems Confused Direction Blends Interchangeable Colors in 'Colourcourage' By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confused-direction References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/profile/confused-direction.html) & [confused-direction.de](http://www.confused-direction.de/) Confused Direction is a German design company that created colourcourage. They describe the project as a “coloursystem,” meaning that the [colors are chosen purposefully](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection), and designed to work together. An interesting aspect of the colourcourage project is that the designs also look great in black and white. **Implications** - The designer of the interesting color system is Lars Contzen, who works to create designs that are harmonized by [color schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-color-collection). The featured images show off a color scheme in black, white, blue and pink. The colors are in squares, which look like tiles on the wall. The brightness looks great and matches with the modern-looking furniture around the room. Confused Direction is definitely an innovative interior look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Coordinated Color Systems:** Designers are increasingly creating harmonized color schemes to enhance interior looks. - **Interchangeable Colors:** Designers are developing color systems with colors that can work together interchangeably. - **Minimalist Design:** Designers are using minimalism in interior design to marry the functional and aesthetic aspects of interior spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use coordinated color systems to create a more sophisticated, modern look for clients. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can leverage interchangeable color systems to provide customers with versatile home decor options. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can use minimalist designs to create functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Emotional Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3form-2025-color-collection.md) - [Color Scheme Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colordesigntoolcom.md) - [Colorfully Saturated Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesammans-collection.md) - [Intuitive Color Mixing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocolor.md) - [Coordinating Bright Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-audio-system.md) - [Season-Inspired Color Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-system.md) - [Colorful Emotion-Evoking Decor Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-home-and-pantone.md) - [Abstract Geometric Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle.md) - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md)