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The Aakash Nihalani x Facebook Designs Create a Whimsical Workplace

— November 7, 2011 — Art & Design
Known for his simple designs that create big illusions, Nihalani does it again with these Aakash Nihalani x Facebook artworks. Created for Facebook's New York offices, the new designs are as whimsical and fun as ever.

The Aakash Nihalani x Facebook drawings appear all over the floors and walls of the office building. From walkways leading you into and out of the elevator, to blocks toppling over couches, it's clear that this artist definitely hasn't lost his sense of play despite his recent successes.

Check out the recent collaboration between Aakash Nihalani and Facebook to see how a few lines and colors can make a big statement.

Implications - No longer attracted to over-complicated designs, modern consumers are seeking out more simplistic pieces. Artists trying to increase their number of customers could develop their newest items with a clean-cut aesthetic in mind.
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Design - The trend towards simplistic design in art opens up opportunities for artists to cater to modern consumers seeking clean-cut aesthetics.
2. Whimsical Workspaces - The use of playful and imaginative designs in office spaces, as seen in the Aakash Nihalani x Facebook collaboration, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create more fun and engaging work environments.
3. Illusionary Art - The use of optical illusions and trompe l'oeil techniques in art, exemplified by Aakash Nihalani's designs, offers artists the opportunity to captivate audiences by creating visual tricks and surprises.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The trend towards simplistic design and illusionary art provides disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to create visually compelling and accessible artwork.
2. Office Design - The use of whimsical and playful designs in office spaces, as demonstrated by the Aakash Nihalani x Facebook collaboration, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the office design industry to create more inspiring and enjoyable work environments.
3. Social Media - The collaboration between Aakash Nihalani and Facebook highlights the potential for social media platforms to experiment with playful and imaginative designs, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for the social media industry to enhance user experiences.
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