Purposeless in our era of virtual goods and services, the daily newspaper has finally found a home in Aesop kiosks. But tabloids and magazines won't actually be sold from this kiosk; instead, the papers constitute the building material for the stand.
Located in New York's Grand Central Terminal, this kiosk is made from over 1,800 separate issues of the New York Times. Pressed, glued and treated, the newspapers have been stacked to produce a resilient, yet familiar look and feel. As part of a skincare company, the Aesop kiosk is used as a sales point for their products.
Personally, I feel bad for the journalist whose carefully written words have been used as mortar for a skin care kiosk. Yet, in the digital world it's time to do something with this dying medium.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Upcycled Paper Products
- The Aesop kiosk demonstrates the potential for upcycling newspapers to create unique and sustainable products.
- Sustainable Retail Design
- Using newspapers to build the Aesop kiosk showcases a growing trend in sustainable design for retail spaces.
- Integration of Physical and Digital
- The Aesop kiosk exemplifies the merging of physical and digital experiences, as it repurposes a traditional medium in a modern setting.
Sectors Adopting This
- Skincare
- The Aesop kiosk is used as a sales point for skincare products, highlighting opportunities for innovative packaging and retail experiences.
- Newspaper Publishing
- The use of newspapers as a building material in the Aesop kiosk highlights the need for the newspaper industry to explore alternative revenue streams and sustainable practices.
- Interior Design
- The Aesop kiosk's design showcases the potential for incorporating sustainable materials and unique aesthetics into retail spaces.
