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Death-Defying Patios

Miniature Decks by MNFX Creates Jaw-Dropping Designs

— April 14, 2012 — Art & Design
These miniature decks by MNFX look out of this world. The twists and turns of these multi-level decks on cliffs and rocky sea coasts are both riveting and scary.

In reality, these decks are actually miniature scale models at a ratio of 1:12. MNFX, a design studio that specializes in custom props and models, made these imaginative models for a marketing campaign for Trex Decking and Railing. It’ll be no surprise to see Trex, a company specializing in outdoor goods, whip up one of these decks that look like a weekend escape for Gandolf from Lord of the Rings.

These mini models are constructed using Trex boards that were sawed down into tiny pieces that measure 0.125 by 0.5 inches. The background of the sea and even the landscape is part of MNFX’s design. Check out these miniature decks by MNFX that just might come to life someday.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Scale Models - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of intricate and detailed miniature scale models, which can be used for marketing campaigns, virtual reality experiences, and architectural visualization.
2. Custom Props and Models - The demand for custom props and models is increasing, creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced techniques and technologies for designing and producing unique and realistic models.
3. Outdoor Goods - The outdoor goods industry has the potential for disruptive innovation through the development and integration of advanced materials, technologies, and designs to create innovative and visually stunning products.
Industry Implications
1. Design Studios - Design studios can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by specializing in the creation of intricate and detailed miniature scale models for various applications, such as marketing campaigns and architectural visualization.
2. Construction and Architecture - The construction and architecture industries can benefit from disruptive innovation in the development of advanced techniques and technologies for designing and producing custom props and models, enhancing visualization and presentation of projects.
3. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating advanced materials, technologies, and designs into their products, creating unique and visually appealing outdoor goods that cater to consumers' evolving needs and preferences.
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