Just a few weeks ago, the institute published Love Symbol #2, a new purple hue, in honor of the deceased singer Prince. Already one month later, the Trend Report was released with the somewhat unexpected Spring Colors 2018. According to the director of the institute, Leatrice Eismann, industrial-, product- and interior architects play an important role. “The level of their expectations is increasing. The world of industrial design and product design is finally opening up to the idea of using more color. If people can see rose tones and metallics that are new, fresh and exciting in their electronics, they’re going to want to see it in shoes, accessories, clothing and fashion.” This time, the trend report is a broad spectrum of feelings. In addition to the twelve, instead of ten new colors, there is an extra classic color palette for the first time. The four gentle tones are key colors for each season in the wardrobe. With lively yellow or red tones such as "Lime Punch" and "Cherry Tomato", a gentler rosé and pastel colors (similar to the famous "Millennial Pink"), expressive and vibrant colors are given.