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Optical Illusion Rugs

Patricia Urquiola's New Rugs Use Block of Color and Bold Outlines

— March 14, 2018 — Art & Design
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola creates stunning optical illusion rugs that do not only fit the interior design of the modern-styled abode, but can also double up as wall art pieces. The maker used geometrical pattering and color theory to create two rugs, Rotazioni and Visioni, that trick the untrained eye with a false sense of depth.

The optical illusion rugs rely on color blocks that vary in saturation and hue, geometric shapes and their repetition throughout, as well as bold black outlines that guide the eye to trickery. For Rotazioni, meaning "rotations" in Italian, Urquiola overlays a "set of cylindrical shapes," while for Visioni the featured shapes are rectangles and parallelograms that introduce similar 3D effects.

The optical illusion rugs are bound to be a wonderful and artful fit for any home interior.

Photo Credits: Lorenzo Gironi
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Rugs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of color theory and geometric patterns to create visually deceptive rugs for interior design.
2. Modern-styled Abode - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new interior design concepts that blend modern aesthetics with artful and functional elements.
3. False Sense of Depth - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new techniques or materials that create optical illusions and enhance the perception of depth in various applications.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers to incorporate optical illusion rugs and other innovative concepts into home decor.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new materials and manufacturing processes to create visually stunning and functional rugs with optical illusions.
3. Art and Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge art and functionality by exploring ways to make optical illusion rugs and other pieces serve as both decorative elements and artistic masterpieces.
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