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Rocket-Shaped Receptacles

This Spaceboy Trash Can Gives Kitchens a Futuristic Theme

— September 7, 2015 — Art & Design
The Spaceboy trash can from Wesco is a playful novelty garbage disposal.

Standing at around three feet tall, the Wesco Spaceboy trash can is an eye-catching addition to any kitchen. For anyone who dreams of space travel but is stuck at home instead, the Spaceboy trash can is the next best thing -- the unique bin is designed to look like a miniature rocket ship about to take off. The Spaceboy trash can comes in an array of vibrant solid colors. Its handy metallic silver flap keeps unwanted visitors out and trash odors in.

The Wesco Spaceboy trash can is perfect for anyone with a little more leeway to decorate their home creatively with a lighthearted design scheme. It would be a great gift for a college student, and it's been used as a decor element in retro-themed diners.
Trend Themes
1. Playful Novelty Design - There is a growing trend for playful novelty designs in everyday products, creating opportunities for unique and eye-catching designs in various industries.
2. Futuristic Home Decor - The trend of incorporating futuristic elements into home decor is on the rise, opening up opportunities for innovative and space-inspired designs.
3. Nostalgic Throwback - Nostalgic throwback designs that evoke retro themes are gaining popularity, presenting opportunities for creative and visually appealing products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - The home goods industry can capitalize on the playful novelty design trend by introducing unique and eye-catching products, such as rocket-shaped trash cans.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of futuristic home decor by incorporating innovative and space-inspired elements into their designs.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality industry, such as retro-themed diners and hotels, can benefit from the nostalgic throwback trend by using visually appealing decor elements like the Wesco Spaceboy trash can.
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