# Upcycled Broken This design phenomenon sees an update with shattered aesthetics. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 25, 2013 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/upcycled-broken ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 27, 2012 to Mar 24, 2013 - Published: Mar 25, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Upcycled Broken trend ### Upcycled Broken The trend of purposefully seeking and incorporating flawed materials into unique design pieces is on the rise. ### 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. ### Grunge Aesthetics The grunge art style, which incorporates intentionally damaged and corrupt appearances, has gained popularity among enthusiasts of decayed structures and abandoned buildings. ## What the Upcycled Broken trend means for industry ### For 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 for Upcycled Broken Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 73%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Upcycled Broken trend 6 featured examples from Mar 27, 2012 to Mar 24, 2013. - [Shattered Metal Bag Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-purse-diy): This Metal Purse DIY Adds Glittering Spunk to One's Handbag (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The metal purse DIY trend can provide innovation opportunities for fashion accessory companies to develop customizable products. - [Smashed Vase Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broken-pottery): Use Broken Pottery Pieces to Create DIY Keepsake Key Holders (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a platform or marketplace specifically catered to upcycled crafting and provide resources, tutorials, and supplies for people to explore t… - [Archaeological Destruction Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grunge-style-art): Diana Al-Hadid's Grunge Style Art is Purposely Damaged (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The grunge-style sculptures created by Diana Al-Hadid may inspire other artists to incorporate unconventional materials or embrace imperfection in their work. - [Crackled Perfume Bottle Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilles-larrain-chanel-paintings): Gilles Larrain Chanel Paintings Present a Distorted Perspective (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional techniques and perspectives into traditional art forms to appeal to a wider audience and differentiate from competitors. - [Salvaged Eggshell Votives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-craft): Recycled Easter Egg Craft Candles are Festively Eco-Friendly (Category: Eco) Implication: Eco-friendly and DIY home decor products offer a unique selling proposition for companies in the home decor industry. - [Restore-It-Yourself Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotte-dekker): Break and Rebuild with the Lotte Dekker Kintsugi-Styled Repair Kit (Category: Eco) Implication: 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. ## Recent trend clusters - 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