# Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs Metal Work by Boris Bally By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-on-recycled-traffis-signs-metal-work-by-boris-bally References: [greenupgrader](http://greenupgrader.com/3161/traffic-sign-housewares-dpw-bowls-and-transit-chairs/#more-3161) Since we first featured Boris Bally’s creative street sign coasters, his designs have expanded to include dishware, cutlery, [furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) and mailboxes. If you’re just looking for a little hit of [street decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs), but also its appeal to me as an extreme variation on the age-old tradition of enamelling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Housewares:** Creating new and innovative housewares by recycling and repurposing materials such as traffic signs is a growing trend. - **Retro Sign Decor:** Using retro street signs and signals as decor elements is becoming increasingly popular. - **Sustainable Design:** Designers are developing new ways to incorporate sustainable practices and materials in their creations, including repurposing materials like traffic signs. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate upcycled traffic signs and sustainable materials into their product lines. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use retro street signs and decor elements as part of their overall design concept. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can create unique and sustainable pieces using recycled materials like traffic signs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md)