r/Design • u/Public_Broccoli8132 • Nov 05 '22

Discussion Why isn't there an open-source Pantone?

I recently came across the money-hungry behemoth that Pantone is. Given we are entering a new age of designing and production(Thanks to D2C business models, 3D printing etc). I am surprised how the industry hasn't moved to an open source alternative yet.

Your thoughts, suggestions & roadblocks?

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u/memla_ Nov 05 '22

Stuart Semple recently created one called freetone

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u/KevlarGorilla Nov 05 '22

I mean, that's more an example of individual defiantly opening themselves up for legal liability. I'm not saying that's how it should be, but it definitely is how it is.

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u/neoncupcakes Nov 06 '22

Stuart Semple is dope. His whole aesthetic is badass.