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Kaleidoscopic designs by Bram Vanhaeren offer inspirational colour pairings

After becoming completely transfixed on these mesmerising designs by Bram Vanhaeren, I felt I simply needed to share. Described as an "experimental colour study" by the artist, Kleurstaal aims to present fresh ideas for your next palette.

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Vibrant abstract composition with concentric circles in blue, red, green and pink, surrounded by geometric shapes and decorative black and white curved patterns

Vanhaeren explains: "Kleurstaal is a dutch translation for 'colour palette/language'. For me personally, it represents a lifestyle where you and I have more missions in life then one. Each colour represents a mission, and eventually turns into a vibrant colour palette."

Through swirling twists and turns, the colours, shapes and patterns present contrast and coordination.

Vanhaeren is a designer and maker based in Antwerp, Belgium. Selected as one of the most creative 'under 25s' globally by Adobe in 2014, he has since worked on projects for a whole host of clients including ESPN, Rolling Stone, BBC, Entertainment Weekly, Nike and Estrella Damm. Discover more at behance.net/BramVanhaeren.

Geometric abstract composition with overlapping circles and angular shapes in navy, pink, yellow, blue and white against a light blue background
Geometric abstract composition with overlapping circles and angular shapes in bright pink, cyan, blue, navy and lime green against white, from Bram Vanhaeren's Kleurstaal colour study series
Abstract geometric composition featuring overlapping shapes in blue, pink, yellow, cyan and white with curved and angular forms creating a kaleidoscopic pattern
Colourful abstract geometric design featuring swirling shapes in blue, magenta, yellow, black, orange and pink with curved sections dividing the composition
Abstract geometric composition with interlocking circles and angular shapes in teal, yellow, pink, purple and navy blue
Bram Vanhaeren's Kleurstaal colour study features geometric shapes in yellow, red, blue, green and black arranged in overlapping curved forms against a light background
Abstract composition with geometric shapes in red, blue, magenta and black, featuring circles, triangles and dotted patterns on a pink background
Abstract geometric design with swirling curved shapes in bright pink, green, blue, cyan and red against a dark background by Bram Vanhaeren
Geometric composition featuring interlocking circles and triangles in bright blue, pink, cyan, yellow and white shapes against a dark background
Colourful abstract composition with overlapping circles and curved shapes in pink, red, blue, orange, black and white on a bright blue background
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