Brick It Lets People Create Their Own Pixelated Artworks
Meghan Young — March 4, 2015 — Art & Design
References: brickit.co & thebrickblogger
When it comes to pixelated art, the digital world opens up a slew of opportunities that can complement physical crafts, which Brick It shows. Brick It is a free online tool that allows people to make their own LEGO mosaics. The software was developed by Shaun VanWeelden, who saw a need for a program that was "free, easy-to-use, and with smart enough algorithm at the same time."
Though Brick It, people are able to recreate an existing image or make a new LEGO mosaic from scratch. Although made with LEGO fans in mind, it is a fun project that crafty individuals from all walks of life will enjoy. Especially with the recent push the brand is doing in terms of entertainment, it is interesting to see how fans will appropriate the look for themselves.
Though Brick It, people are able to recreate an existing image or make a new LEGO mosaic from scratch. Although made with LEGO fans in mind, it is a fun project that crafty individuals from all walks of life will enjoy. Especially with the recent push the brand is doing in terms of entertainment, it is interesting to see how fans will appropriate the look for themselves.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Mosaic Creation - Developing a tool, similar to Brick It, that allows people to create customized mosaics from various materials, such as glass, beads, or metal, using online algorithms.
2. Interactive DIY Artwork - Creating an online platform that enables users to create interactive DIY artwork and collaborate with others in real-time.
3. Digital-physical Art Integration - Expanding the integration of digital platforms with physical art to create unique and interactive installations in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The adoption of similar software tools by toy manufacturers to customize and create individualized LEGO sets and other building kits.
2. Art Education - Bringing Brick It and similar apps or tools into the classroom as a new way to teach art, design, and math concepts using a fun and interactive approach.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Hiring developers to design interactive marketing campaigns that incorporate personalized mosaics with an easy-to-use online tool.
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