Upcycle Progress – Futuristic Memphis Aesthetic Fruit Bowl

What excites me most about this design is how it blends futuristic and organic elements. The bowl doesn’t just hold fruit—it becomes an art piece, a sculptural form that feels alive, as if it’s constantly shifting and flowing. The spirals, curves, and bubbly protrusions make it look both playful and surreal, like something plucked from a retro-futuristic dreamscape. There’s an odd but fascinating contrast between the soft, liquid-like shape and the raw, upcycled materials used to create it—it transforms humble, discarded paper into something that feels innovative and high-design.

A big part of the intrigue comes from the way the bowl rejects symmetry in favor of something more fluid and unexpected. It’s not just round—it warps, bulges, and spirals in ways that make it look like it’s growing rather than being built. This quality aligns with Blobject Futurism and Biomorphic Design, where objects mimic the smooth, evolving forms of nature, yet feel slightly futuristic, as if they belong in a hyper-modern space or an artful sci-fi setting.

I’m especially excited about the final color and finish—whether I go for high-gloss neon, a translucent resin effect, or an iridescent coating, the goal is to make the bowl glow with vibrancy, further pushing the tension between handmade craft and futuristic form.

So far, the process of creating my futuristic Memphis Aesthetic fruit bowl from cardboard and paper mache has been enjoyable and a little challenging. Since I want he bowl to have smooth, organic shapes I started my process by sketching different shapes and silhouettes to figure out what works and what doesn’t. After sketching, I’ve been cutting out curved and spiraled shapes to stack and glue together. It’s been challenging making 2D cardboard into something 3D but my process of layering the shapes has worked so far. I bought an exacto knife and some sand paper to sand down my cardboard into smoother shapes. I’ve had some trouble thinking of a good structurally sound base for my bowl and something that fits with my aesthetic. I am also still thinking of colors to use, and whether I want to use spray paint or acrylic to achieve the look I’m going for.