# Handmade Geometric Tiles The 'Split Shift' Collection Features Infinite Design Variations By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-shift References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/20/bert-may-darkroom-collaboration-split-shift-tiles-london-design-festival-2016/) & [bertandmay](http://www.bertandmay.com/handmade-tiles/patterned) The Split Shift collection uses some of the most basic [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle) to create incredibly complex and infinitely diverse [tile patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-collection). Created by Bert & May and designed by London design label Darkroom, the [ceramic tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-campbell) were all hand-poured and hand-painted for the London Design Festival 2016. The tiles in the Split Shift series consist of three different macro shapes: a circle, a square and a triangle. However, each of these shapes are split in two and share the other half of a tile with a different half-shape. This means that each tile can be painstakingly matched with its other half for hypnotically regular patterns, or the tiles can be placed at random. This random placement allows for virtually infinite combinations, meaning that no two rooms using them will be alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Geometric Tiles:** Opportunity for artisanal craftsmanship and custom design in the tile industry. - **Infinite Design Variations:** Potential for personalized and unique tile patterns, offering a differentiated customer experience. - **Random Placement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for unconventional and creative tile layouts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ceramic Tile Manufacturing:** Potential to integrate hand-poured and hand-painted techniques to create visually stunning and bespoke products. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate unique tile patterns as a focal point in interior spaces, enhancing the overall aesthetic. - **Architecture:** Chance to experiment with the random placement of geometric tiles, pushing the boundaries of traditional design concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Interchangeable Wall Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-wall.md) - [Waffle-Like Patterned Ceramic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubik.md) - [Longevity-Focused Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-collection.md) - [Ombre Effect Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melange.md) - [Vibrant Patterned Tile Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-illori-x-domus.md) - [Retro Colorful Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequency-collection.md) - [Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-collections.md) - [Embellished Patterned Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lili-tile.md) - [Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uu-tiles-collection.md)