The Earth-Stripe Table Lets Your Pick Its Earthy Design
Rose Nazarali — June 26, 2009 — Art & Design
References: fluid-forms & bornrich.org
The Earth-Stripe table from Fluid Forms can replicate the shapes of your favorite landscapes.
The table has a surface that portrays the Earth's landscape from above, and buyers can customize the table with shapes that they prefer.
After a landscape is chosen, designers carve the shapes out in wood blocks before sanding, oiling and polishing the surface.
Implications - People who have been affected by the credit crunch may love the idea of bringing the beach to their homes, since they cannot afford to go themselves. Homey items that make people feel like they are on vacation are both relaxing and intriguing, and may bring a moment of peace to a person's busy and hectic lifestyle.
The table has a surface that portrays the Earth's landscape from above, and buyers can customize the table with shapes that they prefer.
After a landscape is chosen, designers carve the shapes out in wood blocks before sanding, oiling and polishing the surface.
Implications - People who have been affected by the credit crunch may love the idea of bringing the beach to their homes, since they cannot afford to go themselves. Homey items that make people feel like they are on vacation are both relaxing and intriguing, and may bring a moment of peace to a person's busy and hectic lifestyle.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Landscaped Furniture - The Earth-Stripe table offers the opportunity for consumers to customize furniture with their preferred landscape designs.
2. Nature-inspired Home Decor - Homey items that bring elements of nature into the home are a growing trend, providing a sense of relaxation and escape.
3. Bringing Vacation Vibes at Home - In response to the credit crunch, there is a demand for home decor items that can create a sense of being on vacation without leaving the house.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can tap into the growing demand for customizable and nature-inspired pieces to create unique and personalized experiences for consumers.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore incorporating natural elements and landscapes into their products, offering consumers a sense of relaxation and escape within their own homes.
3. Hospitality and Travel - The hospitality and travel industry can partner with furniture manufacturers, offering customizable landscape-themed furniture for hotels and vacation rentals, enhancing the vacation experience for guests.
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