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Upcycled Broken

This design phenomenon sees an update with shattered aesthetics

Implications - The art of taking found objects and turning them into something completely new has been perfected by members of the DIY behavioral tribe. This aesthetic phenomenon sees an update with upcycled broken. Instead of giving old products a makeover, upcyclers are purposely seeking flawed materials, incorporating their brokenness into the design and satisfying the need for truly unique pieces.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Broken - The trend of purposefully seeking and incorporating flawed materials into unique design pieces is on the rise.
2. Restorative DIY - The popularity of DIY restoration art, such as repairing broken pieces using gold-infused glue, presents an opportunity for artist and non-artists alike to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
3. Grunge Aesthetics - The grunge art style, which incorporates intentionally damaged and corrupt appearances, has gained popularity among enthusiasts of decayed structures and abandoned buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The upcycling of flawed materials, the trend of restorative DIY art and the popularity of grunge aesthetics have implications for the art industry as artists seek to create more unique and personalized work.
2. Fashion - The trend of incorporating intentionally damaged and flawed materials into design presents an opportunity for innovative fashion design that is both sustainable and unique.
3. Home Decor - The popularity of restorative DIY projects and the trend of upcycling flawed materials have implications for the home decor industry as consumers seek to create personalized and sustainable pieces.
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Shattered Metal Bag Decals
Shattered Metal Bag Decals
This Metal Purse DIY Adds Glittering Spunk to One's Handbag
Adding some glittering glam to one’s purse can be a simple endeavor with these metal purse DIY decals. The simplicity of this tutorial is an invigorating response to spicing up one’s... MORE
Smashed Vase Keychains
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Use Broken Pottery Pieces to Create DIY Keepsake Key Holders
When a family heirloom breaks, like irreplaceable china or an expensive Tiffany vase, don’t cry over broken pottery. Instead see it as an opportunity to get creative and make little keepsake... MORE
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Diana Al-Hadid's Grunge Style Art is Purposely Damaged
The sculptural installations of Diana Al-Hadid showcase a grunge style art collection that is given an intentionally damaged and corrupt appearance. Using extensive tubing, broken plastic and... MORE
Crackled Perfume Bottle Portraits
Crackled Perfume Bottle Portraits
Gilles Larrain Chanel Paintings Present a Distorted Perspective
The beauty of the classic Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle has been celebrated in the work of many artists, but the Gilles Larrain Chanel Paintings series shows a different perspective on the iconic... MORE
Salvaged Eggshell Votives
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Recycled Easter Egg Craft Candles are Festively Eco-Friendly
For the environmentally friendly household, these recycled Easter egg craft candles are an excellent way to add festive decor to the home while putting old eggshells to use. These sets, designed... MORE
play_circle_filled Restore-It-Yourself Art
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Break and Rebuild with the Lotte Dekker Kintsugi-Styled Repair Kit
Before Lotte Dekker: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. After Lotte Dekker: “Break it then put it back together nicer!” Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi where... MORE

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