# Sketched Grafitti Furnishings The Joost Van Bleiswijk Collage Furniture Series is Artful By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joost-van-bleiswijk References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/series-collage-and-scratch-by-designer-joost-van-bleiswijk) & [joostvanbleiswijk](http://joostvanbleiswijk.com) The Joost van Bleiswijk 'Collage' [furniture series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes) makes light of the handy artist's chronic insomnia. After failing to fall asleep during the late hours of the night, the artist spent countless hours doodling and sketching a series of illustrated motifs on paper. These endless doodles have become the medium for his latest collection of [illustrated furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra) that resemble artistic graffiti sculptures. The Dutch designer has developed a scratch technique that reveals sketchy strokes when applied on a variety of furnishings and objects in the collection. From [tables and benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections) to industrial illuminators and vintage stoves, these artful furnishings by Joost van Bleiswijk are a bold and creative cultivation that makes light in the designer's sleep condition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artful Furnishings:** Artistic graffiti sculptures applied on various furnishings inspire creative collaborations with artists and designers. - **Sketch-inspired Designs:** Sketching and doodling inspire new design techniques for various products and industries. - **Handcrafted Furniture:** Highly personalized furnishings made with a variety of techniques, materials and finishes result in unique products. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Collaboration between artists and designers in creating personalized furniture using sketch techniques and graffiti styles. - **Art and Design:** The use of graffiti and sketching techniques in creating industrial illuminators, vintage stoves and other unique design articles. - **Interior Design:** Handcrafted, personalized furniture and unique design articles add depth and personality to interior design solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-collection.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Domestic Artful Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpted-series.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reglow.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Recycled Paper Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-screws-no-glue.md)