French designer Inga Sempé designs the new Filigree series for Iittala and it is a collection full of glass photo frames. It features a clear glass design language along with colored metal backplates to hold visual memories. The use of the glass creates a optical visual by the glass cylinders and has a weight to the frame without feeling heavy.
The result is a simplistic elegance with a vignette effect. The metal backplate carefully enters the piece of glass and holds the photo to create a colored backdrop. There are four different sizes of the new Filigree series and each one comes with its own back tone. It features beige, steel, blue, or pale grey and steel can be used as a mirror as well.
Image Credit: Iittala
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cylindrical Glass Photo Frames
- The popularity of glass photo frames could lead to new designs and styles featuring different shapes and materials.
- Simplistic Elegance
- Simplicity in design is a trend that could be applied to other decor products for a timeless and minimalist aesthetic.
- Colored Metal Backplates
- Mixing metals with modern design elements could have disruptive innovation potential in the home decor industry.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry could benefit from exploring the use of different materials and simple, elegant designs for their products.
- Photography
- With the rise of social media, the photography industry could see a boost in demand for visually appealing photo frames and accessories.
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers could use simple, elegant designs and mix them with unconventional materials to create disruptive fashion pieces that stand out.
