Solo commerce

It's a paradigm shift in employment that allows working individuals the autonomy of location, lifestyle and time.

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Inca Ruins
7855

Cedar Path
8673

Pista Cream N
K156

Inca Ruins, Cedar Path & Pista Cream are confident seasoned colours representing the self-motivated zeal of solopreneurs.

AUTONOMY OF LOCATION,
LIFESTYLE AND TIME

Of those who transitioned to remote work, self-employment or gigs during the pandemic, many want to continue this lifestyle and stay away from full-time employment to preserve autonomy over their time and location even as the world starts to open up.

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AUTONOMY OF LOCATION,
LIFESTYLE AND TIME

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Inca Ruins
7855

Cedar Path
8673

Pista
Cream N
K156

Inca Ruins, Cedar Path & Pista Cream are confident seasoned colours representing the self-motivated zeal of solopreneurs.

White Forest, African Plain and Fisherman's Wharf are neutral and reliable. They're flexible and can be easily paired to create unique combos.

White Forest
L184

African Plain
8494

Fisherman's Wharf
8342

ROBUST DIGITAL
ECOSYSTEM

Collaborative tools and video conferencing platforms have put a robust digital ecosystem in place that can support millions of users, setting up for the freelancer economy to thrive.

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Expressive & Imaginative

Our individual quest for freedom pushes our imagination. This authentic and unapologetic expression of ourselves comes off as rather refreshing.

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White Forest
L184

African Plain
8494

Fisherman's Wharf
8342

White Forest, African Plain and Fisherman's Wharf are neutral and reliable. They're flexible and can be easily paired to create unique combos.

solo

Commerce

Forecast

01 Color

02 Material

03 Pattern

04 Decor

05 Products

06 Video

Colour

Forecast

01 COLOR FORECAST

An unconventional ensemble for the unconventional workforce, this mature and energetic palette expresses qualities of self-motivation and freedom, as well as grit and perseverance.

Inca Ruins, Cedar Path and
Pista Cream

Inca Ruins and Cedar Path have a sense of newfound power and freedom like that of a self-driven solopreneur, while Pista Cream displays their nonchalant agility.

White Forest, African Plain and Fisherman's Wharf

Gritty shades like the mossy olive-brown of African Plain and the greyish-green of Fishermen's Wharf represent the strength of character needed to go off the beaten track. White Forest is the ideal collaborator, flexible and easily pairable.

Material

Forecast

Versatile, diligent and smart; inspired by our transition to a less temporary home-office setup; can serve as medium-to-long-term alternatives.

02 MATERIAL FORECAST

Hemp Cotton Canvas

An eco-friendly material that can be used for bags and clothes, and lately even for shoes.

Hemp Canvas will take on multiple forms this year not just globally but in India too. Check out brands like Boheco’s Hemp Fabric Lab and Dopekicks to know more.

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MDF

Often used in bookshelves that can be informally used to divide work-vs-home spaces. Sturdier than particle board but not as long-term as hardwood.

Extensively available in the form of boards and ply in all major timber markets in the country. Century Prowud (India) and MDF Italia a

Link here >

Perforated Metals

Used in contemporary storage and innovative lighting fixtures. Help spruce up spaces quickly; keep things light & easy.

The opposite of humdrum, perforated metal is used creatively to play with light by brands like Bluedot and IKEA, among others.

Link here >

Performance Textiles

High-gloss marble of a neutral character reflects and amplifies the colours and lights in a space.

Innovations in the textile industry are happening fast. Check Intermix –
a proprietary performance textile by Steelcase that “goes beyond mesh”.

Link here >

PATTERn
&TEXTURE

Forecast

03 PATTERN & TEXTURE FORECAST

Its intricate dotted lines celebrate skill and craft. The mind wanders along its pattern in rapt attention, sometimes daydreaming and stumbling upon new ideas. It can also be a vivid background to our workspace.

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Wallpaper

Sky Dance wallpaper
Replay Collection By Nilaya
W159XE33N75

A cold exposed concrete grid is disrupted by bursts of fused metal, making the wall look luxurious, organised & daring. It personifies the
industrious solopreneur – a self-made success.

Details here

Texture

Archi Concrete Fuso
Royale Play Material Finishes

Platinum Disc + Mettalo Fuso Brass

Forecast

Video

04 FORECAST VIDEO

Solo Commerce

Patterns . Textures . Materials

Decor

Direction

As diverse and unique as solopreneurs, the spaces they adorn are complex expressions of likes, hobbies, passions, work and distractions.

05 DECOR DIRECTION

Co-living spaces present all the benefits of living independently yet communing with a vibrant community.

Dark tones on the walls, ceiling and flooring, gives the space a mysterious aura.

Decor

The artist, the craftsman, the local and the global, everything comes together in these entrepreneurial spaces.

The use of colours in the space gives it all the personality while the decor, though comforting, is mostly functional.

Pista Cream
K156

Neo Hustler
Lamp

SKU LDPDNLD200043

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Decor

In this solemn working den, the wallpaper, rug, cane shelf and chair form a deliberate and carefully orchestrated experience.

Entranced, focussed, wandering about.
Like ants building a hill
While you dream and create your own life.
Sky Dance lies perfectly still.

Regimental Stripe
Carmine fabric

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Replay Collection By Nilaya
May Day wallpaper
W152XA51E75

Decor

A relaxed space with a window opening up to nature, is the perfect buffer between work and life.

INCA RUINS
7855

A monochrome nook sits poised. All it takes is a creative mind to appreciate its finer details.

Leonello
Pendant Light

SKU LDPDNLD200043

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Product

Forecast

06 PRODUCT FORECAST

Hemp
Cotton Shoes

BY 8000KICKS |

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World's first eco-friendly shoes made from hemp. Also waterproof providing the best experience under any condition.

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Gola dining
chair

By this and that |

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Reviving the art of lacquerware through a collection of handmade furniture with reclaimed teak – a blend of craft & design.

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Padfolio
Eva Case

BY TOMTOC |

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Keeping your devices safe and secure is extremely important, as they can become very costly to repair or replace.

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Karman
chair

BY STEELCASE |

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delivers industry-leading comfort, ergonomics and sustainability in an entirely new way.

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Solo
commerce

Forecast

Color

Forecast

An unconventional ensemble for the unconventional workforce, this mature and energetic palette expresses qualities of self-motivation and freedom, as well as grit and perseverance.

Colour forecast

Inca Ruins,
Cedar Path and
Pista Cream

Inca Ruins and Cedar Path have a sense of newfound power and freedom like that of a self-driven solopreneur, while Pista Cream displays their nonchalant agility.

Colour forecast

White Forest,
African Plain and Fisherman's Wharf

Colour forecast

Material

Forecast

Versatile, diligent and smart; inspired by our transition to a less temporary home-office setup; can serve as medium-to-long-term alternatives.

Material forecast

Hemp Cotton Canvas

An eco-friendly material that can be used for bags and clothes, and lately even for shoes.

Hemp Canvas will take on multiple forms this year not just globally but in India too. Check out brands like Boheco’s Hemp Fabric Lab and Dopekicks to know more.

Link here >

MDF

Often used in bookshelves that can be informally used to divide work-vs-home spaces. Sturdier than particle board but not as long-term as hardwood.

Extensively available in the form of boards and ply in all major timber markets in the country. Century Prowud (India) and MDF Italia are leading innovators of the material.

Link here >

Perforated Metals

Used in contemporary storage and innovative lighting fixtures. Help spruce up spaces quickly; keep things light & easy.

The opposite of humdrum, perforated metal is used creatively to play with light by brands like Bluedot and IKEA, among others.

Link here >

Performance Textiles

Used in home/office chairs & furnishings. Maximise comfort without compromising on durability.

Innovations in the textile industry are happening fast.
Check Intermix –
a proprietary performance textile by Steelcase that “goes beyond mesh”.
‍

Link here >

Pattern

& Texture

Details here

Pattern Forecast

Wallpaper

Sky Dance wallpaper
Replay Collection By Nilaya
W159XE33N75

A cold exposed concrete grid is disrupted by bursts of fused metal, making the wall look luxurious, organised & daring. It personifies the
industrious solopreneur –
a self-made success.

Details here

Pattern Forecast

Texture

Archi Concrete Fuso
Royale Play Material Finishes

Platinum Disc 8297 + Metallo Fuso Brass

Solo
Commerce

Video

Patterns . Textures . Materials

Decor

Direction

As diverse and unique as solopreneurs, the spaces they adorn are complex expressions of likes, hobbies, passions, work and distractions.

Solo commerce decor

Co-living spaces present all the benefits of living independently yet communing with a vibrant community.

Decor

The artist, the craftsman, the local and the global, everything comes together in these entrepreneurial spaces.

Magari
Floor Lamp

Asian Paints

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Neo Hustler
Lamp

Asian Paints

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Pista Cream N
K156

The use of colours in the space gives it all the personality while the decor, though comforting, is mostly functional.

Decor

Regimental
Stripe Carmine fabric

Enquire more >

In this solemn working den, the wallpaper, rug, cane shelf and chair form a deliberate and carefully orchestrated experience.

Replay Collection By Nilaya May Day wallpaper W152XA51E75

Entranced, focussed, wandering about.
Like ants building a hill
While you dream and create your own life.
Sky Dance lies perfectly still.

Decor

A relaxed space with a window opening up to nature, is the perfect buffer between work and life.

Leonello
Pendant Light

SKU: LDPDNLD200093

Shop Here >

A monochrome nook sits poised. All it takes is a creative mind to appreciate its finer details.

Products

Forecast

Product forecast

Hemp Cotton Shoes

World's first eco-friendly shoes made from hemp. Also waterproof providing the best experience under any condition.

BY
8000KICKS

Shop >

Gola Dining Chair

Reviving the art of lacquerware through a collection of handmade furniture with reclaimed teak – a blend of craft & design.

BY THIS
AND THAT

Shop >

Padfolio
Eva Case

Keep your gadgets safe on-the-move, with easy-to-carry portable electronic cases. An essential for those who have a mobile work setup.

BY TOMTOC

Shop >

KARMAN
chair

Targeted towards solopreneurs, Karman’s patented hybrid seat is designed for maximum comfort, organic movement and long sitting hours.

BY STEELCASE

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Ethnic Finish, Emporio NXT

Ethnic finish can take on the simplest piece of decor and make it impressive with its striking stains. Exuberant and bold. Edgy and free-spirited. It exudes confidence.

BY ASIAN PAINTS WOODTECH

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Imphal Cane
1 Column Bookshelf

The skillfully handcrafted Imphal line of furniture transports you back to the golden years of slow and sustainable living. This bookshelf marries the classic appeal of rattan with spatial functionality.

BY NILAYA FURNITURE

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Personhood and enterprise rolled into one, Solo Commerce is a new work culture that sits squarely in the medium-term between gigs and long-term employment. It's fuelled by growing career aspirations and a robust digital ecosystem that allows collaborative work to happen seamlessly.