# Metal Petal Wallpaper Ryuji Nakamura 'Blossom Paper' is Made of Curly Steel By Rachel | Published 2009-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ryuji-Nakamura-blosom-wallpaper References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/blosom-by-ryuji-nakamura.html) & [ryujinakamura](http://www.ryujinakamura.com/) Ryuji Nakamura does great things with steel, like the ‘blossom’ paper they recently featured. Ryuji Nakamura’s ‘blossom’ design is cut so that steel naturally curls, making a 3D effect on the wall when all the metal flowers bend into position. The ‘blossom’ design is a great example of harder femininity - using steel for style! **Implications** - In today's rental culture, wallpaper has made a resurgence as a temporary way to customize a space's interior. Modern wallpaper diverges from previous iterations by incorporating intricate 3-D elements, which add an interactive, tactile quality to otherwise plain wall coverings. Innovative materials such as steel and other metals are also incorporated into contemporary wallpaper designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Wallpaper:** Incorporating intricate 3-D elements into wallpaper design adds an interactive, tactile quality to plain wall coverings. - **Temporary Customization:** Wallpaper's resurgence as a temporary way to customize spaces aligns with the rental culture. - **Innovative Materials:** Incorporating steel and other metals into contemporary wallpaper designs provides a unique and stylish aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate interactive elements into wallpaper design. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage temporary wallpaper customization options to offer flexible and personalized solutions for clients. - **Metals Manufacturing:** Metals manufacturers have the opportunity to expand their market by collaborating with wallpaper designers to produce unique metal-based designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Texturized Decorative Wall Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-wall-panels.md) - [Graphic Wallpaper Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces.md) - [Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renter-friendly-wallpaper.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md)