Tom Dixon released a collection of beautifully tufted, printed and embroidered pillow designs. He mentioned that the inspiration came from "urban perspective sketches and 'hippy' wall hanging from the 1970s." This is clearly represented in the colorful abstract prints and the doodle-like quality of the textile fabrics.
The design methods were executed by highly talented artisans—the thick wool pillows and rugs are made with a hand-tufting technique, originating from Northern India, while the abstract watercolor painting job, depicting urbanism, was commissioned work from young British artist Josephine Ortega. To satisfy the more minimalist customer, Dixon included some monochromatic choices of royal blue, pastel green and beige.
These embroidered pillow designs are perfect for a cozy night in with a cup of tea and a movie, as well as timeless accessories to accent modern furniture.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Colorful Abstract Prints
- Opportunity to create disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by introducing vibrant and abstract printed designs.
- Hand-tufting Technique
- Potential for disruptive innovation in the textile manufacturing industry by modernizing and automating the traditional hand-tufting technique.
- Commissioned Artwork Collaboration
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry by forming collaborations between established brands and emerging artists.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can leverage the popularity of colorful abstract prints to offer unique and eye-catching pillow designs.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Innovating the hand-tufting technique used in creating pillows and rugs can revolutionize the textile manufacturing industry.
- Art and Design
- Collaborating with artists to create commissioned artwork for home decor products can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry.
