In celebration of his studio's tenth anniversary, Lee Broom's Time Machine installation is on display at this year's Milan design week. The exhibit is a carousel that carries design concepts created over the past decade — literally a machine that highlights Broom's time as a designer.
Lee Broom's Time Machine is installed inside Ventura Projects' location at the Centrale Station in Milan. Its uniformly grayscale aesthetic fits nicely with the dank, subterranean concrete dome that surrounds it.
The pieces on the carousel include furniture, lighting, mirrors, and various other accessories designed by Broom. The lights, as well as the light coming from the floor of the carousel itself, work together to offset what might otherwise be an excessively dark underground exhibit.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Conceptual Time Capsules
- Creating installations that showcase a brand or designer's development over time could be a popular trend in the art and design industry
- Interactive Exhibition Design
- The use of carousels and other interactive elements can make for an engaging exhibition experience that visitors will enjoy
- Gray-scale Aesthetic
- Expect the use of monochromatic color palettes to become more popular in the design industry
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The Time Machine installation can inspire other artists and designers to create similar installations that tell a story of their development
- Event Planning
- Interactive elements such as carousels can be integrated into event design to create a memorable and engaging experience
- Museum and Exhibit Design
- With advancements in lighting and technology, there are opportunities to create engaging and immersive exhibits that tell a story or showcase a collection
