# Past-Inspired Exhibits The Alessi 'Objects and Projects' Exhibition Explores the Future of Design By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-objects-and-projects References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/alessi-history.php) & [alessi](http://www.alessi.com/oggettieprogetti/index_en.html) Taking note from the simplicity of the past, the [Alessi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giveaway-exhibition) 'Objects and Projects' exhibition explores [the future of design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memphis-miami). Approached by Munich's Die Neue Sammlung museum, the Italian [design agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-lasting-design) put together a collection of past, present and possible future work. The Alessi 'Objects and Projects' exhibition is mainly about the 12 prototypes that were fashioned specifically for the museum. Excitingly, nine of these concepts are already set for production. For some info behind the designs seen in the gallery above, visit the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating nostalgic elements into modern design to create unique and captivating products. - **Future of Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring innovative and forward-thinking concepts to shape the future of design. - **Prototype Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in the development of prototypes to drive the advancement of new product ideas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing unconventional design approaches to differentiate products in the market. - **Museum:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with museums to showcase prototypes and concept designs, fostering collaboration between art and industry. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with designers and artists to bring unique prototypes to production, driving innovation in manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-together.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md) - [Circular Design-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-domino-act.md) - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Design-Driven Group Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-of-tomorrow.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Unconventional Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024.md)