Marcia Nolte is currently showing Corpus 2.0, which is her interpretation of how the human body would function better with today’s fads, fashions and gadgets. She shows a face with lips that fit perfectly around a cigarette, a shoulder that is pronounced to make for making phone calls, noses with built-in grooves to hold eyeglasses, ear holes shaped like iPod ear pieces, a foot like a high heel, and a longer and stronger thumb for texting.
What's Driving This Trend
- Adaptive Design
- The trend towards creating products that adapt to current fads and technologies presents an opportunity for designers to create innovative, multi-functional products that meet the changing needs of consumers
- Body Modification
- As more consumers seek to customize their bodies with wearable gadgets, there is an opportunity for innovation in the form of products that enhance the function and aesthetics of human anatomy
- Pop Culture Health
- The rise of cultural fads and trends as a prominent influencer in health presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with patients on a deeper level by incorporating their interests and lifestyles into their treatment plans
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Fashion designers have the opportunity to create clothing and accessories that incorporate the latest gadgets and technology to enhance the functionality and style of everyday wear
- Consumer Electronics
- As consumers seek out technologies that augment and enhance their physical capabilities, there is an opportunity for the development of products that combine wearable technology with traditional electronic devices
- Healthcare
- The incorporation of cultural fads and trends into healthcare presents an opportunity for healthcare professionals to provide personalized, patient-centered care that takes into account their interests and lifestyles
