Pantone basics

Rubitone (Rubik + Pantone) by Argentinean designer Ignacio Pilotto.

As every graphic designer knows Pantone is a matching system, and every designer and design student has at some point or other been inspired to create something Pantone-inspired. Here's a collection of Pantone-inspired products and designs. I'm wondering if this is a niche-trend though that only appeals to all types of designers (in other words only the people that KNOW what Pantones are, I guess printers are included here)?! Do these product verge on being kitsch?

Pantonecans a project by Nico189.

Pantone bags from the Design Mueum Shop of London (also available at London Graphic Centre last I checked).

Panettone box designed by Purpose of London.

Pantone tea mugs and espresso cups (left) and Colour chip mugs. All of the mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe - except for the pink one for some strange reason?!

Ok...so these My Cuppa mugs from SuckUK are the only exception to this Pantone post, but they do fit with the concept.