I’m sure the French look at snails a whole lot differently than we do in the West—as art, for instance. Or as a source of functional feces, as is the case of French designer Manuel Jouvin who creates packaging out of dyed snail excrement.
The project is called Dejection-Moulding and the resulting packaging is used to contain cooked snails—so, Jouvin’s dyed snail excrement cases really bring the whole process full circle. The designer encourages the snails before they are cooked to eat colored paper (not sure exactly how he does this) which actually changes the color of their feces. Who knew?
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Packaging
- Snail poop packaging offers a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials, promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Natural Ingredients
- The use of snail excrement as packaging highlights the growing trend towards using natural and unconventional materials in product design.
- Circular Economy
- The concept of using snail excrement as packaging demonstrates the potential for closing the loop in the production and disposal of waste, creating a circular economy.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can explore the use of snail poop packaging as a unique and sustainable way to package cooked snails and other food products.
- Design and Manufacturing
- The design and manufacturing industry can leverage the concept of using unconventional materials like snail excrement to create innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
- Sustainable Product Design
- The trend of using snail poop packaging opens opportunities for sustainable product designers to explore nature-inspired and waste-free packaging options.
