Diego Perez is a Mexican artist who has taken scrap design to a whole new level. Diego Perez's designs include a chandelier made out of dried grape twigs and a coat rack made out of old Mexican walking sticks.
My favorite piece of Diego Perez's has to be the grape twig chandelier. The lights, dubbed 'Proyector,' feature a few colored bulbs wrapped in dried grape twigs. Check out Diego Perez's designs in the featured gallery and be sure to think twice before you throw away an empty bag of grapes or a busted cane.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Upcycling Design
- Creating new items from discarded material is giving rise to new and creative designs.
- Organic Lighting
- The use of natural material in lighting fixtures is becoming more popular.
- Sustainable Decor
- Designing eco-friendly decor using discarded or natural material is becoming a trend.
Sectors Adopting This
- Home Decor
- Manufacturers of home decor items can create new products using discarded material and natural resources.
- Lighting
- The lighting industry can leverage natural materials to create organic lighting solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
- Art and Design
- Upcycling design is giving rise to a new trend in art and design, with unique creations made from discarded material.
