New Affiliates is a design studio based in New York and its latest series is comprised of powder-coated steel garden gnomes created for minimalists. The designs are the perfect decorative pieces for any domestic setting or garden -- although they don't look like the traditional gnomes, they still beautifully elevate a space. The design process drew in cues from traditional gnomes including their coned hats that have been abstracted to simplistic geometrical shapes cut from steel. Although different in design, the figures are still playful and lighthearted like the traditional forms.
Designers ensured that the structures didn't sway too far from familiarity. Each garden gnome is constructed from dual flat steel planes that are slipped in together to form the foundation and can be flat-packed as well. The colorways available include pink, yellow, blue or white and comes in three different shapes -- 'Gnome Without Hat,' 'Gnome With Hole' and 'Gnome Sleeping.'
Minimal Powder Steel Gnomes
New Affiliates Designed a Series of Structured Garden Gnomes
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Garden Decor - Designing and producing garden decor with a minimalistic aesthetic presents an opportunity for disruption in the garden decor market.
2. Abstraction of Traditional Design - As demonstrated by the abstract geometric shapes of the Minimal Powder Steel Gnomes, there is potential for further abstraction of traditional designs, creating new and unique products.
3. Flat-pack Garden Decor - The flat-pack design of the Minimal Powder Steel Gnomes presents a potential for disruption in the garden decor industry, allowing for easier shipping and storage, as well as potential for DIY assembly.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Companies operating in the home decor industry could expand into the garden decor market, designing and producing products with a minimalistic aesthetic.
2. Outdoor Living - There is opportunity for companies in the outdoor living industry to incorporate flat-pack and easy to assemble designs into their products, making them more convenient for consumers.
3. Art and Design - The abstraction of traditional design, as seen in the Minimal Powder Steel Gnomes, presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and innovative products in various industries.