Delegated Interfaces
Digitized
Decor
3D-printed decor offers interior customization while maintaining a digital edge.
Trend
What is the Digitized Decor trend?
Digitized Decor: While DIY projects offer consumers practical methods of personalization, handcrafted goods can lack contemporary appeal. Offering customization without sacrificing modernity, 3D-printed decor helps consumers and companies alter, adjust and diversify decor in a more progressive, completely self-sufficient way.
Trend themes
Themes within the Digitized Decor trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together3D printing for customisation
There is a trend towards 3D printing being used to create customised furnishings and interior products at scale.
Intricate 3D printing designs
Increasingly complex 3D printing designs are pushing the boundaries of industrial design and revolutionising bespoke product and furniture design.
3D printing for modular design
3D printing has facilitated the evolution of modular design in fields such as furniture and homewares. Designs such as these make use of recycled materials and facilitate circular economies.
Industry implications
What the Digitized Decor trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFurniture Industry
Industry professionals can look towards utilising 3D printing for modular furniture design or customisation-friendly production.
Homewares Industry
The homewares industry can take advantage of the versatility and creativity of 3D printing to create intricate pieces for customers.
Industrial Design Industry
Innovations in 3D printing and design consolidation have enabled the emergence of whole new industries impacting consumer products including furnishings and related design.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Digitized Decor
Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 81%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Digitized Decor trend
8 featured examples from Aug 8, 2013 to May 22, 20143D-Printed Home Organizers
The Uook Wall Organizer by Build Republic is Customizable
The Uook Wall Organizer disrupts the home decor industry by offering customizable and 3D printed organization solutions.
Organically Perforated Dishwares
The Dunes Bowl by Alessandro Isola is a 3D Printed Design
The homeware industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating organic-themed dishware using innovative manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing.
Bulbous Textured Seating
The Gradient Chair by Joris Laarman Lab is 3D Printed
Exploring new opportunities for designing furniture using 3D printing and unique shapes.
3D-Printed Light Bulbs
The 3D Printed Light Bulbs from David Grass are an Ode to Cities
The 3D printed light bulbs present an opportunity for innovation in the lighting industry, including personalized designs and unique city-inspired lamps.
Flat-Packed 3D-Printed Lampshades
The ZooM Lampshade by Michiel Cornelissen Ontwerp is Chic
The interior design industry can explore new opportunities in creating flat-packed and customizable lampshades.
Mesh Bulb Lamps
The Afillia Light by Alessandro Zambelli is Named After Leafless Plants
The lighting design industry can explore the use of mesh materials and 3D printing technology in the creation of innovative and visually appealing lighting products.
Remixed Ready-Made Furniture
3-Pring Product by TAKT Project Involves 3D Printed Modules
The furniture industry can explore modular solutions and 3D printing technology to provide customizable and sustainable home products.
3D Printed Wooden Recliners
This Chaise Was Made Using 44 3D-Printed Composite Materials
The use of 3D printing technology and composite materials in the Gemini Alpha recliner highlights the potential for innovation in the furniture manufacturing industry.