Virtual interior design is now a reality. But where will it lead? Here are five examples of NFTs that are part of a true revolution in the design sector:
The first NFT at Christie’s
Designer Misha Kahn and his collection of ten colourful NFT furniture pieces saw auction house Christie’s opt to sell digital art in blockchains for the first time. “What is really interesting to me about the idea of selling an NFT of a design object is that you can express yourself in an object that doesn’t need to be materialised,” Kahn explained.
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A virtual design studio and showroom
In January 2021, Crosby Studios launched a collection of homewares via a virtual showroom that can be explored and that lets you download 3D models of what’s on display. This allows you to make sure that the object suits your requirements.
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In March 2021, the studio opened a bricks-and-mortar space in Moscow that combined a boutique, a store, and a café, showing that hybridisation can be a virtuous circle.
From the internet to your living room
South Korean industrial designer Yunjae Lee designs decorative objects, such as the below lamp, that could easily be transformed into real pieces:
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The perfect example of phygital hybridisation
Space Popular studio is all about on the future of spaces. To celebrate Dezeen’s fifteenth birthday, they decided to use virtual textiles reminiscent of nature to transform the experience of switching between digital worlds. In doing so, they offered a more whimsical way to navigate the metaverse.
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Lighting up the metaverse
Lighting specialists Nemo are reimagining their products, becoming pioneers when it comes to introducing NFTs into their sector. Luca Baldocchi, an innovative interior designer specialising in 3D projects, is in charge of developing these digital tools.
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Do you believe these NFTs are viable options for interior design? Make sure you catch our upcoming deep dive into virtual interior design.
