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Animalia Electrical Accessories

Elephant in the Room Brings Playfulness to Dull Interior Features

— February 26, 2014 — Art & Design
Besides colorful switch plates and stickers, there is a way to liven up electrical outlets with the delightful Elephant in the Room. This little plastic item can be easily pinned to a standard socket with the insertion of an appliance's cable. The reason that Gal Bulka and Idan Noyberg made an elephant form becomes obvious once the two are stuck together.

The flat gray figure of the mammal features a small rounded body with four legs, a curling tail and an exaggerated head. It has big broad ears and no face, because this is where a plug is applied. With the cord escaping from the Elephant in the Room, it comes to resemble a trunk with quite a lengthy extension. The knickknack brings a bit of fun to boring interior elements, better suited to the quarters of young-at-heart adults, rather than curious kids.
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Electrical Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of vibrant and eye-catching electrical accessories that add a playful touch to dull interior features.
2. Creative Plug Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and whimsical plug designs that transform ordinary outlets into fun and decorative elements.
3. Personalized Outlet Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customizable and personalized options for outlet decor, allowing individuals to express their style and personality.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with home decor brands to create a range of unique electrical accessories that seamlessly blend with different interior styles.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with electronics companies to design and produce plug accessories that add a touch of creativity and personality to electronic devices.
3. Gifts and Novelty Items - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Target the gift and novelty market by creating a range of playful and unique electrical accessories that make great gifts for all occasions.
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