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Sweden-Inspired Tile Series

Monica Förster Design Studio & Marrakech Design Craft Two Tile Series

— July 13, 2018 — Art & Design
Monica Förster Design Studio works in collaboration with Swedish tile label Marrakech Design to deliver two cement tile collections -- there is the Four Element series and the Breaking the Wave series. The Four Elements collection draws inspiration from the rich colors of Sweden, and the Breaking The Wave series is influenced by the artistic nouveau architecture and its arches.

The Four Element's tiles found inspiration specifically from Noorland, which is the located in the Northern part of Sweden. There exists a captivating color palette of sky blues, forest green, rustic brick red, and pitch black -- all of which boast contemporary gradient patterns, similar to the visual effects of watercolor. This series brings together both the future and the past, as well as blending natural elements with the city.

Breaking The Wave experiments more with unconventional shapes that are not often seen on tiles. With the arch influence found in art nouveau architecture, the lines form a wave-like form that transitions a traditional visual to a contemporary pattern design.
Trend Themes
1. Cement Tile Collections - The collaboration between Monica Förster Design Studio & Marrakech Design presents an opportunity for companies to create their own unique cement tile collections.
2. Unconventional Tile Shapes - Influenced by the art nouveau architecture, tile designs that incorporate unconventional shapes and patterns can add a touch of contemporary style to traditional designs.
3. Gradient Patterns and Color Palettes - The use of gradient patterns and unique color palettes can help tile manufacturers differentiate themselves from the competition and appeal to a wider range of customers.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The cement tile collections presented by Monica Förster Design Studio & Marrakech Design are perfect for businesses in the home decor industry looking to expand their offerings with unique and unconventional tile designs.
2. Architecture - Architects and interior designers can draw inspiration from the unconventional tile shapes and patterns in the Breaking The Wave series, and incorporate these designs into their own projects.
3. Manufacturing - Tile manufacturers can use the trend of gradient patterns and unique color palettes to experiment and innovate, creating new tile products that stand out in the market.
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