Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
5.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Scrap Design trend?
Scrap Design: In this era of upcycling, designers are attempting to use whatever they can to avoid waste and to relay a message. Furniture design is one area in which bare-minimum design is becoming more prevalent. The use of industrial pieces, from pipes to tools, makes stripped-down furniture pieces funky and modern, lending a twist to home decor that in many cases also achieves the goal of being eco-friendly.
Trend themes
Themes within the Scrap Design trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Upcycling and Minimalism
Designers are attempting to use whatever they can to avoid waste and to relay a message; furniture design is one area in which bare-minimum design is becoming more prevalent.
02
Vintage Industrial Designs
Utilitarian fixtures like the Ontwerpduo Light Forest, which are reminiscent of factory illumination or the ducting that lines the plaster of an older home or warehouse structure, are truly fit for any space.
03
DIY Industrial Design
Conceived by Nicola Golfari for Recession Design, the P.3 Chair embodies the studio's focus on creating products that are both inexpensive and eco-friendly.
Industry implications
What the Scrap Design trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Design
Designers are creating stripped-down, eco-friendly furniture pieces using industrial components like pipes and tools.
For
Home Decor
Upcycling and vintage industrial designs are becoming increasingly prevalent in home decor.
For
Industrial Design
The trend towards DIY industrial design has created opportunities for designers to create affordable and environmentally friendly products.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Scrap Design
Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
Popularity75%
Activity72%
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
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Scrap Design trend
7 featured examples from Jan 18 to Aug 12, 2011CategoryEco
Upcycled Commercial Crates
The Legion Pallet Table Gives New Life to Old Transport Structures
By embracing upcycling techniques, furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend and meet the consumer demand for sustainable and unique home furnishings.
CategoryEco
DIY Industrial Seating
Nicola Golfari's P.3 Chair is Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly
Opportunity to create affordable and environmentally friendly furniture pieces.
CategoryArt & Design
Stripped-Down Furniture Designs
William Raffredi Designs Bare-Bones Lamps and Shelves
Opportunity for furniture designers to create functional and minimalistic furniture pieces that cater to customers who prefer clean and clutter-free living spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Industrial Pipeline Bookcases
The Eclectic Interiors Pipe Shelves are Stylishly Gritty
Manufacturers can explore innovative design options that incorporate exposed pipes and other industrial elements into furniture pieces.
CategoryArt & Design
C-Clamp Coffee Tables
Make-a-Table Lets You Turn Any Object into an Original Piece of Furniture
The furniture industry can expand or create new product lines to cater to consumers who prefer customizable and sustainable furniture options.
CategoryArt & Design
Pipeline Lighting Systems
The Ontwerpduo Light Forest Creates a Stylish Warehouse Ceiling
The industrial-inspired and retro design of the Ontwerpduo Light Forest presents disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers to create unique lighting arrangements.
CategoryEco
Chaotically Scrappy Furniture
David Amar's Raymond Table is Made Out of Tools and Found Objects
Found object design and open system design can disrupt the traditional furniture industry, offering customers unique and personalized pieces.
