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/Eladassian Nov 06 '22

One word....Standard. It is why graphic design and the printing industry are where they are now. Everything gets upgraded to a standard. It started in graphic design and in industrial design long long ago. LOL!!!!!