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As winter approaches, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of King Tides, set to grace our shores on November 15-17, 2024, December 13-15, 2024, and January 11-13, 2025. These extraordinary tides present a unique opportunity for designers and product sellers to draw inspiration from nature’s dynamic beauty.
What Are King Tides?
King Tides are the highest tides of the winter season, occurring when the moon is at its closest point to Earth. This alignment with the sun creates a powerful gravitational pull, resulting in stunning tidal surges. During these times, coastal landscapes can transform dramatically, with beaches sometimes completely submerged.
Design Inspiration from Nature
For those in the design world, King Tides can be a rich source of inspiration:
- Visual Aesthetics: The interplay of light and water during these high tides creates breathtaking scenes. Photographers and artists strive to capture their textures and movement during this season.
- Color Palettes: The shifting hues and tones of the ocean and sky during King Tides inspires new earthy color schemes for various design projects. Deep blues, soft whites, sundown blues and soft grays or even cream tones can capture the essence of Oregon’s coastal environments.
- Natural Materials: Many things are washed ashore during these tides that can spark ideas for smart design projects. After the tides, I have collected driftwood and other natural items to work with.
Safety Precautions
While exploring the beauty of King Tides, it’s essential to prioritize your safety:
- Avoid Climbing on Logs: These can shift unexpectedly with wave action. King Tides are the most dangerous time to step foot on a beach.
- Stay Aware of Your Surroundings: Keep an eye on the ocean as tides can rise quickly. Even if you’re standing above the beach somewhere, you never know when a wave might fly up and get you.
In preparation for these upcoming King Tides, let’s share the inspiration they bring to a design project. The types of projects that would work for this time of year include King Tide posters, information sheets, observation badges and graphics that serve as reminders for newcomers to stay mindful of their surroundings.
Whether you’re capturing their beauty through photography or incorporating their essence into a profitable t-shirt design, King Tides remind us of nature’s power and elegance.
