Reflecting an interest in merging the natural and industrial worlds, Dennis Smith's Fluxglass mirrors feature forms of the animal kingdom. Working expertly and creatively with leaded and stained glass, the artist combines his passion for architecture and design with these decorative ornaments.
Influenced heavily by the Arts and Crafts movement, Dennis Smith's Fluxglass animal mirrors are hand-made with reused mirrors, and lead-trimmed take organic forms modeled on birds, horses and a deer. Check out his Etsy shop and his website for more brilliant mirror designs.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Nature-inspired Decor
- Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating home decor items that merge the natural world with industrial materials, like leaded and stained glass.
- Handmade Artisan Crafts
- By combining traditional craftsmanship with unique designs, there is a disruptive opportunity to cater to the demand for handmade, one-of-a-kind decor pieces.
- Eco-friendly Design
- Incorporating reused materials and sustainable practices into design can lead to disruptive innovation in the home decor industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by incorporating nature-inspired designs and eco-friendly materials.
- Art and Craft
- The art and craft industry has room for disruptive innovation by promoting handmade, artisan crafts that merge traditional techniques and modern aesthetic.
- Sustainable Design
- By focusing on sustainable practices and reusing materials, the sustainable design industry can drive disruptive innovation in the creation of eco-friendly decor items.
