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Spinning Mosaic Miniblinds

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Poetic Wind is an Ever-Changing Window Treatment that Doubles as Decor

— June 22, 2012 — Art & Design
Poetic Wind seems to be the window treatment version of the beaded curtain, except that it's much more effective at providing shade from the sun. Constructed of hundreds of tiny hexagonal pieces threaded together by rows of fine string, the blind system may provide up to about 95% sunlight blockage -- but that's not how you're meant to use it.

The beauty of this piece by Hengchong Yu is the way that it interacts against an open window and invites the breeze to pass through. Under these conditions it is impossible to keep every little tile facing flat and instead you end up with a dynamic mosaic of different angles, colors and beams of light shining in. Poetic Wind can become as subtle or as stimulating as you like, depending partially on the hues chosen to adorn each six-sided chip.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Window Treatments - The Poetic Wind miniblinds showcase how window treatments can be designed to interact with their environment and the breeze, opening up opportunities for more interactive and engaging options.
2. Sustainable Window Coverings - With its ability to block sunlight and promote natural ventilation, the Poetic Wind miniblinds are an example of how sustainable window coverings can be both functional and beautiful, paving the way for innovations in sustainable design.
3. Customizable Hexagonal Designs - The modular hexagonal design of the Poetic Wind miniblinds allow for a high degree of customization and personalization, leading to opportunities for more design-forward and unique window treatments.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The Poetic Wind miniblinds open up opportunities for innovation in the interior design industry, particularly in the realm of more interactive and customizable window treatments.
2. Sustainable Architecture - With its emphasis on natural ventilation and sunlight blockage, the Poetic Wind miniblinds are a potential gamechanger in the sustainable architecture industry, inspiring further innovation in eco-friendly design.
3. Home Goods - The Poetic Wind miniblinds have the potential to disrupt the home goods industry with their unique design and customizable features, opening up new markets for more design-forward window treatments.
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