Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Upcycled
Broken
This design phenomenon sees an update with shattered aesthetics.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Upcycled Broken trend?
Upcycled Broken: The art of taking found objects and turning them into something completely new has been perfected by members of the DIY behavioral tribe. This aesthetic phenomenon sees an update with upcycled broken. Instead of giving old products a makeover, upcyclers are purposely seeking flawed materials, incorporating their brokenness into the design and satisfying the need for truly unique pieces.
Trend themes
Themes within the Upcycled Broken trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Upcycled Broken
The trend of purposefully seeking and incorporating flawed materials into unique design pieces is on the rise.
02
Restorative DIY
The popularity of DIY restoration art, such as repairing broken pieces using gold-infused glue, presents an opportunity for artist and non-artists alike to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
03
Grunge Aesthetics
The grunge art style, which incorporates intentionally damaged and corrupt appearances, has gained popularity among enthusiasts of decayed structures and abandoned buildings.
Industry implications
What the Upcycled Broken trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Art
The upcycling of flawed materials, the trend of restorative DIY art and the popularity of grunge aesthetics have implications for the art industry as artists seek to create more unique and personalized work.
For
Fashion
The trend of incorporating intentionally damaged and flawed materials into design presents an opportunity for innovative fashion design that is both sustainable and unique.
For
Home decor
The popularity of restorative DIY projects and the trend of upcycling flawed materials have implications for the home decor industry as consumers seek to create personalized and sustainable pieces.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Upcycled Broken
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.
Popularity59%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%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 Upcycled Broken trend
6 featured examples from Mar 27, 2012 to Mar 24, 2013CategoryArt & Design
Shattered Metal Bag Decals
This Metal Purse DIY Adds Glittering Spunk to One's Handbag
The metal purse DIY trend can provide innovation opportunities for fashion accessory companies to develop customizable products.
CategoryArt & Design
Smashed Vase Keychains
Use Broken Pottery Pieces to Create DIY Keepsake Key Holders
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a platform or marketplace specifically catered to upcycled crafting and provide resources, tutorials, and supplies for people to explore t…
CategoryArt & Design
Archaeological Destruction Sculptures
Diana Al-Hadid's Grunge Style Art is Purposely Damaged
The grunge-style sculptures created by Diana Al-Hadid may inspire other artists to incorporate unconventional materials or embrace imperfection in their work.
CategoryArt & Design
Crackled Perfume Bottle Portraits
Gilles Larrain Chanel Paintings Present a Distorted Perspective
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional techniques and perspectives into traditional art forms to appeal to a wider audience and differentiate from competitors.
CategoryEco
Salvaged Eggshell Votives
Recycled Easter Egg Craft Candles are Festively Eco-Friendly
Eco-friendly and DIY home decor products offer a unique selling proposition for companies in the home decor industry.
CategoryEco
Restore-It-Yourself Art
Break and Rebuild with the Lotte Dekker Kintsugi-Styled Repair Kit
The popularity of DIY craft kits presents an opportunity for art supply and craft retailers to offer unique repair kits like Lotte Dekker's Kintsugi-style kit.
