Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Metal Work by Boris Bally

— August 16, 2008 — Eco
Since we first featured Boris Bally’s creative street sign coasters, his designs have expanded to include dishware, cutlery, furniture and mailboxes. If you’re just looking for a little hit of street decor Bally’s hip switch plate covers add a splash of retro cool to a room.

Bally says, “Signage has become my passionate medium of choice not only because of the recycling message, but also its appeal to me as an extreme variation on the age-old tradition of enamelling.

Trend Themes

  1. Upcycling Housewares — Creating new and innovative housewares by recycling and repurposing materials such as traffic signs is a growing trend.
  2. Retro Sign Decor — Using retro street signs and signals as decor elements is becoming increasingly popular.
  3. Sustainable Design — Designers are developing new ways to incorporate sustainable practices and materials in their creations, including repurposing materials like traffic signs.

Industry Implications

  1. Home Decor — The home decor industry can incorporate upcycled traffic signs and sustainable materials into their product lines.
  2. Interior Design — Interior designers can use retro street signs and decor elements as part of their overall design concept.
  3. Furniture Design — Furniture designers can create unique and sustainable pieces using recycled materials like traffic signs.
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