![]() ![]() Many antique rugs feature abstract, distorted patterns that seem to predict the glitch movement of later centuries. But the visual aesthetic can be traced much further back, to the beginning of the 20th century through distorted forms in cubist paintings, abstract short films and pixel-like rug designs akin to 8-bit video game landscapes. The term “glitch” itself originates with engineers and astronauts to explain faults within the technology they were working with: spaceship and rocket hardware. Terrence Morash, creative director of Shutterstock The history of glitch art It visualizes technology as having a combination of textures and patterns but without perfection. There’s a controlled imperfection to, and it’s a reminder of the technical elements of design. ![]() It visualizes technology as having a combination of textures and patterns but without perfection.” Terrence Morash, creative director of Shutterstock explains: “There’s a controlled imperfection to, and it’s a reminder of the technical elements of design. These beautiful happy accidents have proven that electronic technologies are still open mediums for expression and creativity and have consequently created another avenue for designers to reimagine products, logos, typography and much more. Glitch art is a visual style characterized by using digital or analog errors for aesthetic purposes, whether that be intentional (that is, “faking glitch” and obtaining a similar aesthetic through design) or by accident (a true manifestation inside of the system without human intervention). Glitch art by Vladanland What is glitch art? Although this DIY-focused, haphazard-looking art form seems to operate without guidelines, it’s important to understand where it all came from and ways to begin if you’re new to working with glitches. Not only is the form visually stunning, the inherent provocative nature of glitch art creates a memorable image behind a product. Glitch art is a great opportunity for brands. The same goes for glitch art: an unintentional distortion made by a digital crash has led to an entire, mind-bending sub-genre of graphic design. Velcro, popsicles and fermentation all have something in common: they’re products of happy accidents. ![]()
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