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Op-Art Rug Designs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Hatch Hub's Wedge Rug Plays with Perspective to Appeal Three-Dimensional

— March 26, 2015 — Art & Design
Drawing inspiration from Op-Art, this contemporary rug design plays with perspective to appear three-dimensional. When viewed at first glance, this rug appears elevated thanks to its strategic graphics that mirror raised corners.

Priced at a $270 rate, this simulated 3D rug is actually flat when examined at close range and comes in two color pairings, a blue and grey and a red and black. The wedge rug design challenges one's perception and is available on the Hatch Hub web shop.

The e-retailer specializes is custom carpets like this Op-Art themed item along with desktop accessories, coasters and other home decor products. Hatch Hub's illusionary carpet adds dimension to spaces and can also be displayed as an artistic tapestry that will fool visitors.
Trend Themes
1. Op-art-inspired Designs - Exploring the use of optical illusions in various products to create a three-dimensional effect.
2. Perspective-play Products - Creating products that challenge perception, using strategic graphics to create a sense of elevation or depth.
3. Illusionary Home Decor - Designing home decor items that create optical illusions, adding a unique dimension to spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Custom Carpet Manufacturing - Incorporating Op-Art-inspired designs into customized carpets to offer unique and visually striking flooring options.
2. Home Decor Accessories - Developing a range of home decor products that incorporate playful perspectives, appealing to design-conscious consumers.
3. Art and Tapestry Retail - Providing illusionary carpets and tapestries that merge the line between functional decor and artistic expression.
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