There is nothing worse than a basketball hoop missing its net. A basketball hoop without a net is like a bird without wings: useless. Fortunately, artist Maria Molteni is attempting to solve this problem with MOLTENi NET WORKS, an art project that features participants hand-crocheting nets for empty basketball hoops.
MOLTENi NET WORKS is a grassroots project currently serving the area immediately around Molteni's apartment. MOLTENi NET WORKS has started a Kickstarter page asking for money to assist with the project -- $2,000, to be exact. Let's get this done; I can't play another pickup game in which my depth perception will be distorted. I hate playing with an empty basketball net and would definitely give a crocheted basketball net a chance.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hand-crocheted Basketball Nets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for unique, artistic replacement nets that add aesthetic value to basketball hoops.
- Grassroots Art Projects
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms for local artists to showcase their talents and engage the community in creative initiatives.
- Crowdfunding for Community Initiatives
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for community-based projects and bring innovative ideas to life.
Where This Applies
- Sports Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market customizable net solutions that cater to different sports and consumer preferences.
- Art and Craft
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional crafts with modern art forms to create unique and functional pieces that appeal to a broader audience.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a specialized crowdfunding platform that focuses on supporting community-driven art and creative initiatives.
