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Pretty Pixelation

Pixels are no longer exclusively a photography faux-pas

Implications - Once considered exclusively a photography faux-pas, pixelation has now lent itself to the art and design world. Innovators are drawing inspiration from computerized images in order to create imperfect-looking products in the realm of furniture, films, eye wear, gadgets and more. Collage-esque pixelated styles coincide with a consumer desire for imperfection and a DIY ethos.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Designs - The rise of pixelated designs and imagery are influencing products in various industries, from fashion to furniture to eyewear.
2. Imperfect Aesthetics - Consumer desire for imperfection and a DIY ethos is driving a trend towards the imperfect aesthetics in different industries.
3. Artistic Collage - The use of pixelated designs is contributing to the growing trend of artistic collages in diverse areas like furniture, films, and fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Pixelated design trends offer opportunities to add a playful twist to clothing like sneakers and jewelry.
2. Interior Design - Pixelation has emerged as a popular trend in furniture design and carpeting, offering the opportunity to create bold and striking aesthetic statements.
3. Technology - Pixelation is driving the design of various gadgets and devices, including eyewear, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tech sector.
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Featured Examples

Digitized Eyeglasses
Digitized Eyeglasses
Samal Designs 'Pixeled Eyewear' is Techtastic
Samal Designs Pixeled Eyewear is a pretty cool concept for eyeglasses. With everything going tech these days, why can't glasses have some digitized flavor? Samal Designs Pixeled Eyewear comes in a bunch… MORE
Clashing Pixelated Portraits
Clashing Pixelated Portraits
Agata Nowicka's Artwork of Bittersweet Contradictions
Agata Nowicka is very sure about her own work; she hopes that it evokes a bittersweet emotion while simultaneously stretching the contradictions of existence. The Polish graphic designer and illustrator's… MORE
Tribal Cartoon Knits
Tribal Cartoon Knits
Missoni's Spring Summer 2011 Collection is Electric Cool
The undisputed master of knit, Angela Missoni spins us a yarn for Spring Summer 2011. Presenting a collision of two opposing inspirations, the Missoni Spring Summer 2011 collection features tribal cartoon… MORE
play_circle_filled8-Bit Character Movies
8-Bit Character Movies
The Patrick Jean ‘Pixel' Short Film
First seen with real effect in Royksopp’s video for Happy Up Here, French director Patrick Jean has gone one step further in infecting real world images with 8-bit icons in his movie ‘Pixel.’ This Patrick… MORE
Pixelated Sculptures
Pixelated Sculptures
Shawn Smith's 3D Artwork Will Blow Your Mind
Firstly, I want to thank Shawn Smith for his artistic views on everyday objects. Secondly, I'd like to say his 3D pixelated sculptures are definitely mind-blowing. Lastly, I wish I too, had the time to… MORE
Pixelated Rainbow Kicks
Pixelated Rainbow Kicks
The Nike Air Superfly Woven Make Walking Vibrant
Want to inject some colour onto these dreary streets? Well, the new Nike Air Superfly Woven sneakers will help you do just that. Featuring a multihued, basket-woven upper these bold kicks are sure to attract… MORE
Old-School Gaming Accessories
Old-School Gaming Accessories
Christofle Space Invader Pixel Pendant Reminds Us of a Simpler Time
The Christofle Silver Space Invader fashion accessory is a cute way to add some geek to your chic. Bringing back the old-school pixels which the majority of gamers are oh-so-very familiar with, this shiny… MORE
Pixelated Movie Montages
Pixelated Movie Montages
Final Score Illusion Art Covers 'Twilight,' 'Shrek' and 'Toy Story'
This Final Score illusion art showcases the Artfire studio's stellar pixelated montages. Their products include a huge variety of movies and celebrities, from 'Shrek' and 'Toy Story' characters to rockstars,… MORE
8-Bit Costumes
8-Bit Costumes
A Low Res ‘Gary' Made By Kiel Johnson and Klai Brown
‘Gary’ the 8-bit suit is made by Kiel Johnson and Klai Brown for a Toshiba commercial, which was directed by 'Docter Twins.' Using foam, the duo cut out large pixels and fastened them to a basic cardboard… MORE
Recycled Button Portraits
Recycled Button Portraits
Artist Lisa Kokin Makes Intricate Pieces From Old, Forgotten Accessories
These intricate recycled button portraits are the creations of artist Lisa Kokin. Kokin has taken the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' to a whole new level. Created much like a mosaic, these recycled… MORE
play_circle_filledPixelated Sneaker Walls
Pixelated Sneaker Walls
The Wilson Brothers Nike Project is an Innovative Installation
The Wilson Brothers Nike Project is out of the box. The Nike 1948 store in London was recreated to fit the Nike Stadium's transformations. The installation is a wall-sized piece made of little rectangular-shaped… MORE
8-Bit Rugs
8-Bit Rugs
The 'Digit' Pixelated Carpet by Nanimarquina Designs is Interior Design Genius
Instead of a photography faux pas, this 'Digit' pixelated carpet is a interior design tada! This fantastic walk-all-over conversation piece is the creation of Nanimarquina Designs. It is a pretty crazy-looking… MORE

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