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Rain Gear-Themed Tables (UPDATE)

The Playful 'This is Not an Umbrella!' Collection Debuts in Milan

— April 29, 2012 — Art & Design
The Rasko Naibaf Berlin-based art studio has released the 'This is not an umbrella!' line at the 2012 Milan Design Week. The side tables are miniature parasols, done up in charcoal and orange shades. This approach to furnishing is a unique and delicate one as the pieces appear fragile, supported by a rounded handle. The collapsing feature is intentional here, deliberately made to echo the transience of familiar objects.

According to the designers, the This is not an umbrella! collection is a reference to the absurdity of life. Art and interior decoration does not have to make perfect sense, much like random daily occurrences that could not have been predicted. Whether one is for or against the concept, however, it certainly does offer a new take on rain gear.


Photo Credits: designboom, raksonaibaf
Trend Themes
1. Absurdity-inspired Furniture - Opportunity for creating furniture pieces that embrace absurdity and challenge traditional design concepts.
2. Transience-themed Decor - Innovation potential in developing interior decor items that reflect the temporary nature of familiar objects.
3. Playful Rain Gear Design - Disruptive innovation prospects in reimagining rain gear as unconventional and whimsical accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Explore new design approaches in furniture creation by incorporating the concept of absurdity and embracing fragility.
2. Interior Decoration - Incorporate the idea of transience and impermanence into interior decor concepts and products for a unique and thought-provoking experience.
3. Fashion Accessories - Offer playful and imaginative alternatives to traditional rain gear by designing unconventional and artistic rain accessories.
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