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# Circular Inflated Metal Mirrors
Oskar Zieta's Gradient Collection Features Three Steel Designs

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-23 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflated-metal
References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/blue-green-gradient-mirrors-made-from-inflated-metal-by-oskar-zieta/) & [zieta.pl](https://zieta.pl/gradient_collection/)

Earlier this year, creative Oskar Zieta completed the Nawa Pavilion— a structure that dependent on inflated metal, in Wroclaw. The technique that the Polish designer used for his installation, as well as his latest mirror collection, is called FiDU ('Freie Innen Druck Umformung'). From German, this is translated to internal pressure formatting.

Oscar Zieta applies his inflated metal technique to a trio of [stainless steel mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair). The available colors include Sapphire, Emerald and a Gradient of the two. The visual dominance of the creations is apparent and the inflated metal surely adds a unique twist to the silhouettes. The material of the mirrors allows them to become a strong embellishment for interior design as they call attention to themselves by way of engaging [reflective surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Inflated Metal Mirrors:** The use of inflated metal in mirror design presents opportunities for unique and visually dominant creations.
- **Fidu Technique:** The FiDU technique of internal pressure formatting opens up new possibilities for metal fabrication and design.
- **Gradient Designs:** The use of gradient colors in mirror collections offers a fresh and visually engaging option for interior design.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Interior Design:** Inflated metal mirrors can be incorporated into interior design projects as a standout embellishment.
- **Metal Fabrication:** The FiDU technique presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the metal fabrication industry.
- **Home Decor:** The use of gradient designs in mirror collections can attract customers looking for unique and aesthetically pleasing home decor.

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