Since we first featured Boris Bally’s creative street sign coasters, his designs have expanded to include dishware, cutlery, furniture and mailboxes. If you’re just looking for a little hit of street decor Bally’s hip switch plate covers add a splash of retro cool to a room.
Bally says, "Signage has become my passionate medium of choice not only because of the recycling message, but also its appeal to me as an extreme variation on the age-old tradition of enamelling.
Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs
Metal Work by Boris Bally
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Housewares - Creating new and innovative housewares by recycling and repurposing materials such as traffic signs is a growing trend.
2. Retro Sign Decor - Using retro street signs and signals as decor elements is becoming increasingly popular.
3. Sustainable Design - Designers are developing new ways to incorporate sustainable practices and materials in their creations, including repurposing materials like traffic signs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can incorporate upcycled traffic signs and sustainable materials into their product lines.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can use retro street signs and decor elements as part of their overall design concept.
3. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can create unique and sustainable pieces using recycled materials like traffic signs.