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Destructive Design

Innovations based on annihilation are fascinatingly aggressive

Implications - Those with an appetite for destruction are likely to enjoy the controlled chaos of artistic annihilation. Forced destruction infuses imperfections to everything from art and interior design to fashion and photography, which can be both fascinating and a form of release for frustration and stress during turbulent times.
Trend Themes
1. Destructive Aesthetics - Art and design influenced by destruction and imperfections offer opportunities for innovative and unconventional products
2. Upcycled Design - The trend of repurposing old and broken items into unique and stylish pieces is an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly products
3. High-speed Photography - Timed photography techniques such as those used to capture motion and impact provide new aesthetic possibilities for fashion, art, and advertising
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can benefit from incorporating unconventional and destructive elements into their creations
2. Sustainable Fashion - The fashion industry presents an opportunity to create unique garments using upcycled materials and incorporating destruction and imperfections
3. Photography - Understanding and applying high-speed photography techniques can provide innovative ways to market products and services across many industries
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Featured Examples

Explosive Liquid Shoots
Explosive Liquid Shoots
Edward Horsford Popped Water Balloon Photography Makes a Splash
These Edward Horsford 'Popped Water Balloon' high-speed photos are stunning. Amazingly, he does this alone, without even the aid of Photoshop. Horsford states that the trick is all in the timing of the… MORE
Shattered Glass Cathedrals
Shattered Glass Cathedrals
Claudio Parmiggiani Makes Conceptual Art
Italian artist Claudio Parmiggiani, who was trained at the art school Istituto Statale di Belle Arti, creates everything from photo series to book art. If you take a look at the sample shown in this… MORE
Destroyed Device Installations
Destroyed Device Installations
Michael Tompert is One Extremely Angry Apple Customer
Like most of the population, Michael Tompert has spent the last few months buying some of Apple's best and most innovative products. Though the habit seems normal, Michael Tompert has a much less traditional… MORE
Implausible Food Photography
Implausible Food Photography
Ryan Matthew Smith Captures Crisp and Colorful Images
Ryan Matthew Smith's food photography is simply phenomenal. Crisp, colorful and completely unique, I don't think I've ever stumbled upon anything like it. The images in the gallery above will be part… MORE
Smashed LP Jewelry
Smashed LP Jewelry
Broken Record Bib Necklace by Meticulousbylefoss Seriously Rocks
Not to sound like a broken record, but upcycled jewelry is an incredibly hot trend. So are old school LPs. Put those two together and there's no denying that the Broken Record Bib Necklace seriously rocks.… MORE
Shattered Glass Shoots
Shattered Glass Shoots
'Still' by Claus Bellers Captures the Moment of Impact
If you've ever wondered what glass looks like the moment before it becomes a dangerous mess then 'Still' by Claus Bellers is for you. Photos of broken glass are always a win for me. Maybe they can be a… MORE
Artfully-Smashed Paint Tools
Artfully-Smashed Paint Tools
'Incompressions' by TieRi Adds Gold to a Painter's Crushed Tool
‘Incompressions’ by tieRi is a gorgeous set of gilded objects on sale at The Dirty Cream. The artist has taken a number of tools in a painter’s trade, from a paint can to rollers, brushes and spray… MORE
Shattered Glass Art
Shattered Glass Art
Broken Mirror Lighting Gets a Second Home Decor Chance
Although breaking a mirror (apparently) entails seven years bad luck, I wonder if that would change if that shattered glass looked anything like the Broken Mirror Lighting. If the cracks and crevices formed… MORE

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