Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Mathematic
Design
Art borrows from the sciences to emphasize accuracy in design.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Mathematic Design trend?
Mathematic Design: The relationship between art and math is being put front and center in modern design as a way to emphasize accuracy. The mathematic approach to design is an offshoot of minimalism in that it highlights deliberate aesthetic choices. This concept is especially appealing in the midst of the information age, which is crowded with content, but also ushers in chaotic design (for example, crowded Instagram feeds or the Internet-fueled Vaporwave aesthetic).
Trend themes
Themes within the Mathematic Design trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Mathematical Design
Art and math are intertwined as a way to emphasize accuracy, highlighting a deliberate aesthetic choice.
02
Nature-Inspired Proportions
Designers are often influenced by the Fibonacci sequence and the Golden Ratio to achieve proportional balance and reflect naturally occurring spirals.
03
Interactive Desktop Toys
Modern desktop toys are taking on new, modern forms and are mathematically designed to offer playtime while having therapeutic benefits.
Industry implications
What the Mathematic Design trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion Industry
The trend of math-inspired streetwear, in collaboration with artists like M.C. Escher, is a disruptive innovation opportunity.
For
Office Supplies Industry
Incorporating math and design in office stationery, such as the Fibonacci sequence-inspired sticky notes, presents a new revenue stream.
For
Kitchenware Industry
Designing tableware that reflects nature-inspired proportions, such as the Warmup Collection, creates a more harmonious and valuable kitchen set for consumers.
Workshop question
What is a seemingly unrelated area you could draw branding inspiration from?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Mathematic Design
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 64%, freshness 8%.
Popularity55%
Activity64%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Mathematic Design trend
5 featured examples from May 4 to Sep 18, 2017CategoryLife-Stages
Mathematical Desktop Toys
The 'Oloid' Desk Sculpture is Designed Mathematically Perfect
Office supplies industry can take advantage of the growing popularity of modern desk toys and come up with innovative designs.
CategoryFashion
Artistic Math-Inspired Streetwear
This New Supreme Collection Features the Work of M.C. Escher
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative designs and collaborations that merge streetwear with other artistic genres, creating new trends and attracting a wider cus…
CategoryArt & Design
Mathematically Proportioned Tableware
The Warmup Collection Was Influenced by the Golden Ratio
Manufacturers can utilize the principles of the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence to create visually appealing and balanced tableware collections.
CategoryArt & Design
Fibonacci Sequence Sticky Notes
Poketo's Golden Ratio Sticky Notes Reflect the Math Sequence
The stationery industry can offer golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence-inspired note pads, journal papers, pens, and other office essentials.
CategoryArt & Design
Fractal-Creating Art Apps
'Spirality' Lets Anyone Create Complex, Kaleidoscopic Pieces
Software developers can create similar easy-to-use fractal art creation programs and capitalize on the increasing interest in this type of art.
