Integration of Industrial Design into Art Installations: An Approach to Enhancing the Appeal of Public Spaces

Bengi Polat

doi:10.2478/aup-2026-0003

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Integration of Industrial Design into Art Installations: An Approach to Enhancing the Appeal of Public Spaces

Architecture and Urban Planning

Volume 22 (2026): Issue 1 (January 2026)

By: Bengi Polat

Open Access

|Feb 2026

Abstract

This article examines the integration of industrial design into art installations as a multidisciplinary approach that redefines urban public spaces. Drawing upon theoretical insights and case studies, the research investigates how the synergy between design and art enhances urban aesthetics and functionality. As a result, such integration positions it as a key strategy for creating vibrant and liveable cities by fostering socially responsive, sustainable, and participatory environments.

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