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Artistically Eccentric Carpets

Surface Design by Michelle Weinberg Are Paintings for the Floor

— November 16, 2012 — Art & Design
Surface Design by Michelle Weinberg, an artist living and working in Miami Beach and New York, is a series of carpets that look more like textured paintings than actual rugs. Considering that the designer has a strong painting background, this should come as no surprise. Carpets are essentially works of art for the floor. In fact, many people spend ridiculous amounts of money on a good rug than a good painting.

Abstract and eccentric, the carpets in Surface Design by Michelle Weinberg will appeal to artistic individuals living in modern homes. Adding a pop of color and stunning visuals, they are certainly not cookie cutter carpets. They don't even adhere to the classic rectangular and square shapes of common rugs, making the carpets even more eye-catching.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Carpets - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the carpet industry by merging art and design to create unique and visually striking carpets.
2. Textured Rugs - The trend of incorporating textured elements in rugs opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the flooring industry, allowing for more tactile and visually interesting floor coverings.
3. Non-traditional Shapes - The demand for non-rectangular and non-square shaped carpets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in carpet design, offering new and unconventional options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore the integration of artwork into functional objects like carpets, creating unique and artistic pieces for consumers.
2. Flooring - In the flooring industry, there is an opportunity to disrupt traditional carpet shapes and designs by introducing unconventional and visually appealing options to meet the demands of modern consumers.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating artistic and visually striking carpets into their product offerings, appealing to individuals seeking unique and unconventional design elements.
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