Rusted Visuals Provide Inspiration for Artefact Carpet Tile Collection

Patcraft recently launched its newest carpet tile collection, Artefact, during NeoCon 2018. The Artefact collection was inspired by an oxidation experiment exposing fabrics to metal, rust, and water. Through a six-week process, vibrant colors and designs emerged to create a flooring collection aimed at bringing nature into the built environment. Artefact is a reflection of beauty found in natural and organic transformation, with an emphasis on the discovery of artistry in the imperfect.

“Exploring the idea of industrial design veiled by organic influences, the Patcraft design team purposefully exposed an array of discarded, common materials to oxygen and moisture - resulting in the creation of vibrant, rusted visuals,” said Shannon Cochran, vice president of creative and design for Patcraft. “Often seen as a consequence of age and exposure to elements, the rusted tones created rough yet resilient motifs, watermarked colorations and diverse shapes. The final patterns surfaced through artful imperfection, blurring the lines between process and design.”