Design studio Timorous Beasties and textile expert Bill Amberg collaborate on a kaleidoscopic collection of digitally printed leather that will be on display during the 2018 London Design Festival. The exhibition is entitled 'Electroanalogue' and the artistic merit behind the beautifully expressive collaboration is evident.
The splattered psychedelic design of the digitally printed leather hide references a previous work by Glasgow-based studio Timorous Beasties. Appropriately called 'Omni Drips,' the colorful arrangement was created in 2013 as a culmination of all the "splats, dribbles [and] marbling [from] using old inks and wallpaper cores." Instead of disposing of these, Timorous Beasties scanned, cleaned up and digitally printed the chaotic landscapes to give the discarded art remains a new meaning.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Digitally Printed Leather
- The collaboration between Timorous Beasties and Bill Amberg showcases the trend of digitally printed leather, offering opportunities for customized and unique leather products.
- Kaleidoscopic Design
- The vibrant and expressive kaleidoscopic design showcased in 'Electroanalogue' exhibition highlights the trend of using psychedelic patterns to create visually striking products.
- Upcycling Art Remains
- Timorous Beasties' transformation of discarded art remains into digitally printed leather demonstrates the trend of upcycling, providing a sustainable and innovative approach to reuse materials.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Accessories
- The digitally printed leather trend creates opportunities for fashion brands and accessory designers to offer unique, customizable leather products.
- Interior Design
- The kaleidoscopic design trend can disrupt the interior design industry, providing bold and eye-catching materials for furniture, upholstery, and decor.
- Art and Printing
- The upcycling of art remains trend can be leveraged by art galleries, printers, and artists to transform discarded art into new forms and products, expanding their creative possibilities.
