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Textured Porcelain Vases

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

GDG Studios Creates Ceramic Decor That Looks like Knits and Fabrics

— May 19, 2012 — Art & Design
GDG Studios creates stunning pieces of home decor that are made out of porcelain but look like they were crafted out of other materials. For instance, GDG Studios' Crochet series appears to be formed from knits while the Styroware pieces look like stuccoed styrofoam. These fun textures give the designs interesting details as well as a homey feel.

Run by industrial designer Joseph Gower, GDG Studios is based in New Jersey. The creations that come out of the studio are not only playfully textured, their shapes are also inspired by the materials they mimic. For instance, the Crochet pieces have a slouchy look as though they are about to flop over while the Styroware designs are much more stiff and static.
Trend Themes
1. Textured Ceramic Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to mimic different materials with ceramic to create unique and visually appealing home decor.
2. Material-mimicking Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with shapes inspired by different materials to create interesting and functional ceramic pieces.
3. Homey and Playful Aesthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine textures, shapes, and materials to create ceramic decor that evokes a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramic Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and processes to create ceramic home decor that resembles different materials, expanding design possibilities.
2. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with ceramic artists to incorporate textured ceramic decor into interior design projects, adding unique and tactile elements to spaces.
3. Art and Craft - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bridge the gap between traditional crafts, like knitting and fabric art, and ceramic creation, bringing a fresh and innovative approach to art and craft industries.
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