The Map rug by Harry Allen is an exercise is logical decoration. It is a play on scale and brings a unique topographic quality that is both recognizable and seemingly random. Allen was inspired by his grandmother’s Oriental carpets, reminiscing of a bygone time: "When my brother and I were kids, we’d play with toys on the rug like it was a big map. Blue became the sea and red was land."
The Map rug by Harry Allen is made of tufted New Zealand wool and is available for custom order in a size of your choosing.
Topographic Carpets
The Map Rug by Harry Allen is the Modern Equivalent to Oriental
Trend Themes
1. Topographic Home Decor - The trend towards incorporating topographical designs into home decor offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in product design and customization.
2. Customizable Carpets - As consumers seek unique home decor options, there is room for disruptive innovation in the customized carpet market utilizing new materials and technology.
3. Nostalgic Inspiration - Reimagining traditional home decor staples through a modern lens can tap into consumer nostalgia and offer a space for disruptive innovation within the home goods market.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The topographic carpets trend provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in home decor, particularly with the integration of technology in product design and customization.
2. Textile Manufacturing - As the demand for unique, customizable textiles grows, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in textile manufacturing through the use of sustainable materials and production methods.
3. Interior Design - The trend towards incorporating topographical designs into home decor offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in interior design, particularly in creating more personalized and experiential spaces.