Wellness Blue | 2023 Color Trends
In the latest years the awareness of well being is heard world wide. Mind, body and spirit wealth is so significant, and so often pushed aside that sometimes seems easier taking than acting on it. But what if Wellness had a color?
According to the World Health Organization, mental wellness is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
Promoting mental wellness is helping someone to recognize there strength to intervene in their own life or mental health problems. Not an easy task, and sometimes a professional help is the best option. But in that cases should we sit down and wait? Hell no. For the 2023 Color Trend Trendbook selected one of the most hopeful, joyfully and calm color. Wellness blue. A color that promotes wellbeing, comfort feeling and so so so pure that match perfectly with the matter.
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Australia brings ‘Blue Sky Dreaming’ to Expo 2020 Dubai
Australia’s natural wonder, innovative know-how and fascinating 60,000-year-old cultural history and diversity will be on the world’s stage alongside 191 participating nations at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Australian Pavilion will showcase key trade, economic, export and education opportunities while celebrating the nation’s highly unique natural and cultural attractions, from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Justin McGowan, Australia’s Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, said the Expo represents an exciting opportunity for Australia to play a leading role at what is being referred to as the ‘global business Olympics’.
“Expo 2020 Dubai is an unmissable opportunity for Australia to build on existing relationships and identify new trade and investment opportunities. Global collaboration is integral to the world’s economic and social recovery. With 191 nations participating, Expo 2020 Dubai offers a gateway not only to the Middle East but to the whole world,” Mr McGowan said.
Australian companies have already secured over A$170 million worth of Expo related contracts. To support additional business opportunities, the Australian Trade & Investment Commission, in collaboration with Australian states and territories, industry bodies, research institutions, and partner nations are delivering an extensive trade and investment program across priority sectors – Education, Food & Agribusiness, Water, Sport, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Mining & Resources, Space, and Digital Technology.
“Throughout the six-month-long event, the best of Australia will be on show to the world. We will be showcasing the strength of our economy and world-class capabilities through a combination of in-person and virtual events.
The first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, Expo 2020 Dubai will bring together nations, communities and millions of visitors in the spirit of hope and collaboration, for a six-month celebration of creativity, innovation and human progress.
“Australia is proud to be participating in Expo 2020 Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is one of Australia’s most important and long-standing trade and investment partners with annual trade links valued at A$ 9.8 billion per year. Approximately 15,000 Australians live in the UAE and 250 of our companies operate here. As a nation, we are excited to be able to join our Emirati friends for this significant global event,” Mr McGowan said.
Alongside its trade program, the Australian Pavilion will offer an outstanding visitor experience and is expected to be one of Expo 2020 Dubai’s must-see pavilions. The pavilion’s theme of Blue Sky Dreaming celebrates Australia’s spirit of innovation and its history as one of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations, highlighting the nation’s infinite opportunities.
The Australian Pavilion is in the Mobility District, directly opposite Alif, Expo 2020’s Mobility Pavilion. Standing 21 metres tall, the Australian Pavilion will be among the largest at Expo 2020 Dubai and will offer an immersive and exciting exhibition experience.
Meaningful art touches all aspects of the pavilion, helping to relay the story of Australia’s vibrant and long-lived culture. Visitors go through three distinct sections – the Welcome Stories tunnel, the Star Dreaming planetarium-style experience and an immersive storytelling exhibition space dubbed Annika’s Journey- before reaching the open forecourt where visitors can come together to dine, reflect, and celebrate true Australian culture and hospitality.
“In developing the design for the Australian Pavilion, we wanted a venue that captured not only the Blue Sky Dreaming theme, but the welcoming spirit and relaxed, multicultural society for which Australia is renowned,” Mr McGowan said.
“Brisbane-based architectural team bureau^proberts has designed a space which embodies the Australian spirit and persona; relaxed and laid back, yet dynamic, lively and courageous. The Australian Pavilion will be a place of gathering where everyone is welcome and will leave feeling inspired, having experienced a taste of what Australia has to offer the world.”
A key element of the design of the Australian Pavilion is its roof, a gleaming white canopy inspired by the large fluffy white cumulus clouds that make up Australia’s iconic big blue skylines.
“The large white cumulus cloud is a common feature of Australia’s expansive horizons and is a clear and a recognisable sign of good weather,” Mr McGowan said.
“Agile and ever-changing, visitors to the Australian Pavilion will find the cloud central to their pavilion journey. By day, it provides cooling shade over the forecourt. At night, it comes alive with a dynamic display of light and sound designed to mimic the ancient and rugged landscape of Australia.
“We are confident that the combination of the building and the breadth of the visitor experience will ensure that the Australian Pavilion is one of the highlights of Expo 2020 Dubai and a powerful representation of Australia on the world stage that we can all be proud of.”
The Australian Pavilion enjoys strong support from the Commonwealth Government, along with all Australian states and territories and leading public and private sector organisations. The Victorian Government is a platinum partner, with major partners including the New South Wales Government and The Hermal Group, a diverse enterprise comprising several business interests and investments.
“Presenting an event on this scale is a truly collaborative undertaking. We are proud to be joined at Expo 2020 Dubai by all of Australia’s state and territory governments, as well as our many public and private sector partners,” Mr. McGowan said.
“Together, we can ensure that Expo 2020 Dubai is both an economic and cultural success for our nation.”
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Digital Blue Foam introduces COVID-19 space planner to fight pandemic with generative design
As lockdown measures to mitigate the spread of the COVID19-19 virus are gradually lifted, workplaces and other communal spaces will need to address the significant risks associated with the use and occupancy of interior spaces. Current social distancing rules prohibit people from brief or outdoor encounters. However, research studies suggest that indoor spaces where social distancing guidelines are difficult to maintain are a greater concern. A review of recent COVID-19 outbreaks [1,2] suggests a connection between interior design, occupancy, and airflow in spaces as the prime driver of risks. Enclosed, densely occupied environments, with limited air exchange or recycled air, is the source of over 90% of infections [3].
To help mitigate the risks associated with post-lockdown occupancy, Digital Blue Foam, a Singapore-based software design firm for the AEC industry, is developing a tool that helps to assess the risk of virtual exposure over extended periods of time in enclosed spaces. The tool analyses factors such as total occupancy and proximity, airflow and ventilation, and the duration of activity in the space. Based on these factors, the tool applies Digital Blue Foam’s generative design capabilities to recommend spatial planning strategies, such as the location of entry points, work areas, furniture placement, and retrofits, to mitigate the risk.
Camiel Weijenberg and Sayjel Patel, co-founders of Digital Blue Foam said: “With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions in many countries, people will slowly begin to move back into communal spaces. Everyone will need to look at their environment and make critical judgments. We are developing a tool which extends the capabilities of Digital Blue Foam to help business owners critically assess the risks based on factors of building volume, people, and airflow so they can design the safest and best strategy for their needs.”
Here are the the COVID-19 space planner’s features:
1. Easy Import – Import existing layout as an image or CAD file, identify seating areas, air-conditioning zones, entry points, circulation routes, and fire exiting using a simple 2D web interface
2. Identify risk areas with the ability to simulate air flow and circulation
3. Intelligent Spatial Layouts Generated based on different occupancy scenarios. Generate new layouts of existing furniture and elements using AI in the browser
4. Easy Export – 3D layouts models and visuals. The DBF team is currently working on a free version which they intend to make available to small business owners during the pandemic. They are in contact with experts in medicine, CFD analysis, and wayfinding to develop new capabilities around airflow simulation and risk assessment. The team is currently in discussions to develop a pilot project and looking to release a beta version for general use at a later date.