Design Tools

Rapidly Create, Develop & Communicate Color

Design Tools are an integral part of internal color communication. They are used in the trade for fashion forecasting, trend service replication, story boards, palette building, collection presentations, and sales visual aids.

What CSI Offers

Design Tools come in various shapes and sizes

• Chiclets - backed material with the color name and color number in various sizes • Design Sheets - Loose (unbacked) material labeled with the color name in any size up to 12” x 24”
• Rings of chiclets or tagged ribbons that are drilled and collated on rings These are often used to represent seasonal palettes
• Customized design tools to fit your needs

Benefits

• Accurate communication of color during the design process
• Convenient format to quickly create storyboards and presentations
• Colors are easily identifiable with color name and number on each piece
• Economical method for communicating seasonal palettes or lines to buyers and merchant teams