# Colorful Geometric Urns The Pixel Vases by Julian F. Bond are Made with a Casting Machine By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-vases-by-julian-f-bond References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/pixel-vases-julian-f-bond/) & [julianfbond](http://www.julianfbond.co.uk/projects/pixel-vases) The Pixel Vases by Julian F. Bond resemble morphed Jenga and LEGO pieces. These unique [geometrically patterned urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn) have a crystal-like body and a crisp finish. Bond creates the vases using a pixel casting machine and a colored slip that creates a distinctly shaped product each time. Bond can tailor each vase to meet the specific needs of his clients, and the unglazed exterior shows the result of the moulding process. Julian F. Bond graduated with a BA degree in architecture at the [University of College London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre), and his masters in product design at the [Royal College of Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaax). He received a large amount of publicity after displaying his Pixel Machine at the 2010 graduation show. Since then, he has been featured on various websites including Dezeen and the Guardian. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Design:** Innovative pixel casting process enables unique geometric designs for vases and urns product line. - **Customization:** Tailored product design for clients using colored slip in pixel casting machine for unlimited design possibilities. - **Transparent Bodies:** Crystal-like body and unglazed exterior show off the unique and visually stunning moulding process of pixel vases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Revolutionize home decor with unique urn and vase designs through pixel casting technology, giving personal style to every customer. - **Ceramics:** Pixel casting machines have disruptive innovation opportunity for ceramics industry, expanding product offerings and customization capabilities. - **Product Design:** Innovative pixel casting machine has the potential to change how product designers approach them manufacturing of unique and customized product designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Milled Three-Dimensional Puzzle Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-bodies.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Stackable Clay Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Gradient Tonal Optical Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-color.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md)