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Imperfect Design

The growing fixation on "imperfect" design pieces counter the minimalist trend

Trend - Though minimalism is still a hugely popular design trend focused on clean lines and open spaces, "imperfect" design is becoming increasingly popular in the home. This involves designers intentionally using imperfections to balance out interior spaces and make them more unique.

Insight - Younger consumers in North America are especially inclined to use design and aesthetics as a way to express themselves, a trend which is in-part influenced by their social media use. These demographics often prioritize pieces that will stand out rather than blend in.
Workshop Question - How has social media changed or impacted your industry? How is your brand adapting to it?
Trend Themes
1. Imperfect Design Trend - Designers intentionally use imperfections to balance out interior spaces and make them more unique.
2. The Influence of Wabi-sabi Philosophy - Designers use Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy as an inspiration to accept transience and imperfection, realizing the beauty behind the flawed, the impermanent, and the unfinished.
3. Mixed-material Table Designs - Designers combine different materials to create a sense of balance and to achieve an artistic and unique appearance.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor and Design - Imperfect design trend influences the home decor and design industry.
2. Hospitality Industry - Ceramic companies' shift to direct-to-consumer model affects the hospitality industry's sourcing of unique dinnerware pieces.
3. Audio Equipment Industry - Incorporating the imperfect design elements in speaker design acts as a possible disruption in the audio equipment market.
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Featured Examples

Aged Wood Furniture Pieces
Aged Wood Furniture Pieces
The Odywood 'KOVUK' Coffee Table Has a Naturally Rustic Design
The Odywood ‘KOVUK’ coffee table is a naturalistic furniture piece for the home that will infuse a textural element into a space, while also highlighting a multifunctional aesthetic.... MORE
Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Abodes
Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Abodes
NC Design & Architecture Work on The Imperfect Residence
The Imperfect Residence is a contemporary apartment in Hong Kong and its aesthetic is arranged by local studio NC Design & Architecture. The brief called for a space that is aesthetically... MORE
Wavy Intentionally Designed Speakers
Wavy Intentionally Designed Speakers
'The Imperfect Speaker' by Arched Assaf is Audiophile-Focused
‘The Imperfect Speaker’ has been designed by Arched Asaaf as a solution for avid audiophiles to incorporate into their collection of equipment when seeking out a way to enjoy their... MORE
Japanese-Influenced Imperfect Fireplaces
Japanese-Influenced Imperfect Fireplaces
Japanese Philosophy Inspired Lorna De Santos' Fireplace
Designer at Casa Decor, Lorna De Santos, reimagines the traditional in-home fireplace. Using Japanese philosophy as artistic inspiration, Santos turns the fireplace into a hidden secret. Lending... MORE
Sturdy Minimalist Tables
Sturdy Minimalist Tables
Joanna Laajisto Designs This Table for Nikari Out of 100-Year-Old Wood
This sturdy minimalist table exudes a quiet elegance that lends itself effortlessly to different interior settings. While its chonky legs definitely drive the eye to the furniture silhouette, there... MORE
Mixed-Material Kitchen Tables
Mixed-Material Kitchen Tables
The Uniquely Designed Sengu Table Includes Marble & Wood Components
The Sengu Table was designed by Patricia Urquiola for the furniture brand Cassina. Its design is a nod to the mix of materials traditionally found in Japanese shrines. The table features mismatched... MORE
Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs
Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs
The 'Appennino Interiore' Pasta Bowl by Tomás Neumann is Thoughtful
The ‘Appennino Interiore’ pasta bowl has been designed by Tomás Neumann as a cheese-inspired piece of dinnerware for diners to enjoy. Designed for the Parmigiano Reggiano Design... MORE
Dinnerware Ceramic Sales
Dinnerware Ceramic Sales
Haands is Retailing Its 'Perfectly Imperfect' Dinnerware
Haands is a ceramic company that’s retailing some of its dinnerware for a fraction of its original cost, boasting a ‘perfectly imperfect’ sale that’s giving life to some of... MORE

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