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Seamstress-Inspired Planetary Office Decor

Button Globes by Robin Ayers Feminizes the Work Staple

— April 17, 2014 — Art & Design
The Button Globe is a classic piece of office decor that has been given a playful and feminine update. It is a pretty alternative that envisions landmasses and oceans as pearly buttons in place of the usual thermoplastic, or antiquated paper models. Charming, to say the very least, the Button Globe brings a purely decorative touch to such work-related spaces without compromising the professional air too drastically.

Designed by Robin Ayers, a jewelry maker and artist based in Dallas, Texas, the Button Globe exclusively use stunning buttons that are carved out of mother of pearl and abalone. Whether covering the entire surface of the globe or sections, the buttons bring an added dimension and texture to the piece. The Button Globe ranges in size and color.
Trend Themes
1. Button Globes - Button Globes are a playful and feminine update to classic office decor, presenting opportunities for customization and personalization.
2. Decorative Office Accessories - The rise of decorative office accessories like the Button Globe offers opportunities for businesses to create a more appealing and visually inspiring work environment.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of carved mother of pearl and abalone buttons in the Button Globe highlights the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials in office decor.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The Button Globe appeals to the home decor industry with its unique and eye-catching design that adds a touch of femininity to office spaces.
2. Fashion Accessories - Button Globes created with carved mother of pearl and abalone buttons can also find a market within the fashion accessories industry as unique statement pieces.
3. Sustainable Design - The use of sustainable materials in the Button Globe offers opportunities for businesses in the sustainable design industry to create eco-friendly office decor.
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