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Puzzling Polygonal Pitchers

The Secant Collection Lets You Pour Water and Tea Out of Cones

— June 24, 2011 — Art & Design
If you were to look at the Secant collection, you'd probably think this was something out of an M.C. Escher painting rather than a tea pot and a pitcher set, but that's kind of the point of these geometric fluid holders by French designers Ymonet Baptiste and Vincent Jousseaume.

The Secant collection is made up of polygonal shapes which have been smashed together into the weirdest tea pot and pitcher set I've ever seen. Sure, it makes sense that you'd be pouring water out of a cone, but just seeing it together with other blocky objects does something to the eyes that's simultaneously awe-inspiring and unsettling. Now all you have to do is figure out how to hold that awkward tea pot handle.

Implications - As product designs have become streamlined and predictable, consumers are growing apathetic towards items that appear commonplace. Incorporating design elements that are impractical yet eye-catching reinvigorates consumer interest in a product.
Trend Themes
1. Geometric Product Design - Incorporating complex geometric shapes in product design, particularly in mundane items, can increase consumer interest and engagement.
2. Unconventional Household Item Designs - Designing household items such as tea pots and pitchers in unconventional and surprising ways can create a sense of novelty and intrigue for consumers.
3. Artistic Influences in Product Design - Incorporating elements of art and visual illusions in product design can appeal to consumers who value aesthetic appeal and uniqueness.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - Companies that specialize in home goods can leverage geometric and unconventional design to create new and appealing products for their customers.
2. Kitchenware - Kitchenware companies can incorporate artistic and unconventional design elements to create products that stand out from competitors and appeal to consumers.
3. Gifts and Novelties - Companies that specialize in gifts and novelties can incorporate geometric and artistic design elements to create unique and eye-catching products that appeal to their customers.
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