Connected Collection

A wallpaper collection that interprets community connections as machine connectors, opening up a world of cables, pipes, microchips, and components—all encapsulated within a transparent shell, offering a glimpse into the complex yet beautiful community of Nothing. Co-created in collaboration with the Nothing software design team.

Year

2024

Client

NOTHING(R)

Project Type

Wallpapers Collection

Role

Concept | Design | Art Direction

"Make Wallpapers Fun Again"

Connected Collection was born as a celebration of global connections between people, cultures, and communities from all over the world. The main goal was to create a series of wallpapers that weren’t just visually appealing, but also functional, bold, and above all, fun. In a world where wallpapers are often seen as simple decorative elements, the idea was to create something different—something that reflects the DNA of Nothing and seamlessly integrates with its characteristic UI.

More than just images, the collection is about experimenting, pushing the boundaries of what we can do with current tools, and exploring new creative possibilities. The use of artificial intelligence in part of the creative process wasn’t just a technological choice, but also a way to reflect the curious, pioneering spirit of the Nothing community—always exploring new trends and looking toward the future.

A Manifestation of Collaboration

The creation of the collection was an enriching and fun co-creation journey. After developing an initial version of on my own, I had the chance to work closely with the Nothing team, collaborating with Mladen M Hoyss, the Software Creative Director, and Ken Giang, Software Designer. This collaboration allowed us to refine the collection and shape it more organically, in line with Nothing’s global vision.

The co-creation process was inspiring, not only because of the quality of the work but also due to the energy and creativity we shared as a team. It was a truly fun experience, with constant interaction and idea exchange that helped bring the collection to life in a more dynamic, vibrant way—full of personality and with greater variety in styles. The collaboration allowed us to craft a proposal that not only reflects my vision but also captures the essence of the Nothing community: curious, bold, and always in a constant state of exploration

Overview

Community Spirit

Using a mix of AI tools and digital designs to build on the hardware design to create the “Connected Collection”, I was initially tasked with developing four wallpapers but decided to expand the final collection to six wallpapers, created with Nothing’s Software Design Director Mladen M Hoyss and Software Designer Ken Giang.

Using a mix of AI tools and digital designs to build on the hardware design to create the “Connected Collection”, I was initially tasked with developing four wallpapers but decided to expand the final collection to six wallpapers, created with Nothing’s Software Design Director Mladen M Hoyss and Software Designer Ken Giang.

Andrés Mateos© — 2024