Packing tape becomes attention-grabbing in the hands of designers Hyoungmin Park and Jeongmin Lee of Mmiinn. A strip of their adhesive X-tape printed with a row of realistic-looking antique brass hinges gives ordinary shipping cartons a historic trunk effect.
Don’t stop with cardboard boxes, though. Use the ‘hinge tape’ to create optical illusions of openings on other objects too. All you would need to do is draw or paint a line joining up the hinges and any flat surface would instantly look like it could fold.
Illusory Adhesives
Hinge Packing Tape Creates Optical Illusion of Age
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Packaging - Designers are creating packaging materials that use optical illusions to create unique visual effects.
2. Functional Decorative Adhesives - Adhesive products are being designed with both functional and decorative elements, adding value and visual appeal.
3. Illusionary Object Design - Designers are incorporating optical illusions into everyday objects, transforming their appearance and adding a sense of whimsy.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry can explore the use of optical illusions in their designs to create unique and attention-grabbing packaging solutions.
2. Arts and Crafts Industry - Artists and crafters can utilize functional decorative adhesives to add both practical and aesthetic elements to their creations.
3. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can incorporate illusionary object design to offer consumers products that add a touch of uniqueness and playfulness to their living spaces.