# Sweater Sculptures Designs Inspired by Wooly Jumpers By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweater-sculptures-designs-inspired-by-wooly-jumpers References: [crookedbrains.net](http://www.crookedbrains.net/2008/08/sculptures-and-floor-lamp.html) & [egawazbryk](http://egawazbryk.com/) Designers Rie Egawa and Burgess Zbryk created these awesome [sculptures and floor lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp) using [knitted fabric as textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear). They are all part of their 'Sweater Series'. The combination of '[wool yarn, steel plastic and light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yyyarn)' really does deliver some fantastic looking results. The stripes remind me very much of the Paul Smith stripes seen on everything from wallets, to belts to bags. **Implications** - The art of remaking and reinventing past materials into new, unexpected creations is receiving much attention in the design world and among design consumers. In addition to being novel creations, designs crafted from used items also lend themselves to the green movement currently gaining ground in society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Repurposing materials in creative and surprising ways is becoming increasingly popular in the design world, and presents opportunities for sustainable innovation. - **Textile Sculpture:** Sculptures made from fabrics like wool are gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for designers to explore new textures and forms. - **Industrial Home Decor:** Decorative sculptures made from materials like steel and plastic are becoming a trend in the interior design space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Textile Industry:** As the market for unique textiles grows, the textile industry can capitalize on providing materials for upcycling and innovative designs. - **Sustainable Design:** By incorporating sustainable practices and materials into their designs, companies can meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** As industrial and upcycled decor become more popular, interior designers can explore unique materials and textures for their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wool Translucent Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow.md) - [Knitted Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-series.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Translucent Bulbous Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light.md) - [Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-diaries-collection.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Creative Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light.md)