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Brand Rebellion

Burning Man 2008

— September 1, 2008 — Art & Design
Burning Man 2008, which ends today, has attracted thousands of fans, both in real life and virtually through the web, since it kicked off on August 25. Burning Man is about rebelling against branding, as represented by the iconic statue of a man seen at the event.

Close to 50,000 people make it out to the annual event in Black Rock Desert. Burning Man turns a dried Nevada lake into an “experimental community, which challenges its members to express themselves and rely on themselves to a degree that is not normally encountered in one’s day-to-day life.”

They call this place Black Rock City, and like in years past, this is where Burning Man 2008 took place.

There aren’t any rules, it’s up to the people how they want to run their community. Art plays a huge role in Burning Man, and every year, a new theme is given to participants.

“Participants are encouraged to find a way to help make the theme come alive, whether it is through a large-scale art installation, a theme camp, gifts brought to be given to other individuals, costumes, or any other medium that one comes up with.”

This year’s theme was American Dream.

The Burning Man 2008 photos shown here are images from Wired.com and Flickr user Boofalo Blues.
Trend Themes
1. Brand Rebellion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating alternative, non-branded experiences and events to appeal to consumers seeking rebellion against traditional branding.
2. Virtual Participation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing virtual platforms that allow people to participate in events like Burning Man remotely, providing a unique and immersive online experience.
3. Self-expression Through Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms or marketplaces that empower individuals to showcase and sell their art, fostering a culture of self-expression beyond Burning Man.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the event planning industry by offering customizable experiences that prioritize creativity, self-expression, and rebellion against branding.
2. Virtual Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing virtual reality technology and platforms to provide immersive and interactive experiences for remote participation in events like Burning Man.
3. Art Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the art market industry by facilitating direct connections between artists and consumers, enabling the sale and appreciation of unique and unconventional artworks.
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