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.

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
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.
Read full report >
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
01
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.
02
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.

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 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 >
03
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.
Details here
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
05
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.

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
01
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
Decor
02
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.
Replay Collection By Nilaya
May Day wallpaper
W152XA51E75
Decor
03
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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06
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.
Read less -
Read More +
Gola dining
chair
By this and that |
Shop here>
Reviving the art of lacquerware through a collection of handmade furniture with reclaimed teak – a blend of craft & design.
Read less -
Read More +
Padfolio
Eva Case
BY TOMTOC |
Shop here>
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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Read less -
Ethnic Finish,
Emporio NXT
BY ASIAN PAINTS WOODTECH |
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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.
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Read More +
Imphal Cane
1 Column Bookshelf
BY NILAYA FURNITURE |
Shop here>
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.
Read less -
Read More +
Solo
commerce
Forecast
Color
01
Forecast
01
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
01
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
01
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.
Colour forecast
Material
02
Forecast
02
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
03
& Texture
03
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.
Details here
Pattern Forecast
Wallpaper
Sky Dance wallpaper
Replay Collection By Nilaya
W159XE33N75
03
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
Decor
05
Direction
05
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.
01
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
02
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
03
A relaxed space with a window opening up to nature, is the perfect buffer between work and life.
A monochrome nook sits poised. All it takes is a creative mind to appreciate its finer details.
Products
06
Forecast
06
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
Shop >
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
Shop >
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
Shop >