Commemoration by Greg Smith, a recent graduate from Kingston University, is a series of glass vessels that have the sole purpose of containing memories of the dead. Specifically, it preserves the scent of certain items, be it a shirt or a brush or even a substance of some sort. A poetic collection, it profits on the nostalgic by reminding people that it is more often than not the little things that matter most. It also offers a modern spin on traditional rituals such as cremation.
Comprised of three vessels, Commemoration by Greg Smith provides a glass dome for a brush, breathing device for clothing and a flask for hold DNA. All of the containers come complete with stoppers that allow people to reconstruct the deceased's scent.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Scent Preservation Trends
- Creating vessels that preserve specific scents as a tribute to loved ones allows for the preservation of emotional memories.
- Modernizing Traditional Memorial Practices
- Innovative vessel designs modernize and offer a fresh take on traditional memorial practices.
- Emotional Nostalgic Products
- Products that evoke a strong sense of emotion and nostalgia are gaining popularity among consumers in a variety of markets.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Funeral Industry
- New burial and memorial options that incorporate modern design elements offer innovation opportunities for the funeral industry.
- Home Decor Industry
- Creating unique vessels that can serve as both decorative pieces and sentimental items expands the product opportunities for home decor retailers.
- Personalized Gift Industry
- Offering customizable vessels that can preserve significant scents opens up new possibilities for personalized gift retailers.
