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Animated Alarm Clock Casings

The 'Disney Family Fun' Faux Fur Creatures are Frightening

— August 19, 2012 — Art & Design
The Disney Family Fun faux fur creatures are frighteningly friendly clock casings that children are bound to enjoy. Kids often have vivid imaginations, and crafts are a great way for them to express themselves. This project is a great way to encourage the little ones to tell time, and get used to waking up to the alarm clock bell.

With a few simple materials such as cardboard, felt or faux fur, this piece can be easily put together. The nice thing about this art craft is that many different monsters or creatures can be created and changed when needed.

Interior design doesn't have to be expensive, with a bit of creativity, any room can be spruced up in an affordable manner.
Trend Themes
1. Animated Alarm Clock Casings - Creating animated alarm clock casings using faux fur and felt provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the children's alarm clock market.
2. Crafts for Kids - The trend of encouraging kids to express themselves through crafts presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the children's craft industry, such as developing new craft kits or innovative crafting materials.
3. Affordable Interior Design - The trend of affordable interior design offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry, such as creating cost-effective decorative accessories or introducing budget-friendly design services.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Alarm Clocks - The children's alarm clock industry can explore opportunities to innovate their product offerings by incorporating animated casings that appeal to kids' imaginations.
2. Children's Crafts - The children's craft industry can develop new craft kits and materials to capture the market's interest in encouraging kids to express themselves through creativity.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can tap into the trend of affordable interior design by providing budget-friendly options for sprucing up any room in a creative and stylish way.
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