# Archaic Technology Artwork Fragmented Frames Provides Users with a Breakdown of Old Technology By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmented-frames References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/fragmented-frames-gadget-shadow-boxes/) & [fragmentedframes](http://fragmentedframes.com/) To pay homage to [technology of the past](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic), there's Fragmented Frames, which will provide you with a [piece of artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas) that is comprised of all the working parts of a piece of technology of your choosing. Starting at a price point of just $80, Fragmented Frames has taken familiar technology you might have owned, ranging from cameras to smartphones, and completely dismantled them. From here, the pieces are stuck to a frame and voila; your piece of technological artwork is complete. While the offerings of Fragmented Frames is substantial, technology connoisseurs who are looking for a particular device are encouraged to contact the company for a custom job. Created by Matthew Cassidy, Fragmented Frames is an innovative approach to diverting [techno-waste from the landfill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery) to create something even more amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Technology:** Fragmented Frames is part of a growing trend of upcycling old technology into artwork. - **Customized Technological Art:** Fragmented Frames provides bespoke technological art for customers. - **Eco-conscious Design:** Fragmented Frames is an example of eco-friendly design, using old technology to create new art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Fragmented Frames operates in the art and design industry, providing a unique form of technological art. - **Sustainability:** Fragmented Frames contributes to the sustainability industry by promoting eco-friendly design. - **Electronics:** Fragmented Frames intersects with the electronics industry through its deconstruction of old technology to create art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-back-device-concept.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Blockchain-Connected Artwork Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokenframe-nft-display.md) - [Phygital NFT Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-your-eth.md) - [Frameable Device Screenshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framous.md) - [Artistic Home Display Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framed-mono-x7-series.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md)