At the London Design Fair 2017, Jesmonite—a composite of plaster, cement and water-based resin—was named the material of the year.
Designers like Phil Cuttance are now embracing the innovative material for a variety of purposes, including the creation of decorative objects like trays, vases and pots. To give each object a unique and one-of-a-kind quality, the pieces are handmade. As such, there are natural imperfections on the objects, but Cuttance favored the handmade approach to set his designs apart from the perfect creations that can easily be produced by CNC machines and 3D printing technology.
Jesmonite is a new material that's being touted as the "ultimate chameleon material of the building industry" as it may be used to replicate the look and texture of various surface finishes in a wide array of colors.
Composite Plaster Decor
Phil Cuttance Used Jesmonite to Create Herringbone-Patterned Items
Trend Themes
1. Jesmonite Composite Material - Opportunity for businesses to explore the unique properties of Jesmonite for creating decorative objects with handmade imperfections.
2. Handcrafted Design - Opportunity to embrace the handmade approach to set designs apart from perfect creations produced by CNC machines and 3D printing technology.
3. Replicating Surface Finishes - Opportunity for the building industry to use Jesmonite to replicate the look and texture of various surface finishes in a wide array of colors.
Industry Implications
1. Design - Designers can explore the use of Jesmonite to create unique and handmade decorative objects like trays, vases, and pots.
2. Building - The building industry can take advantage of Jesmonite as a versatile material for replicating a wide range of surface finishes.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturers can incorporate the trend of handcrafted design into their production processes, offering unique products that stand out from mass-produced items.