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'Global Warming' Polar Bear Rug

This poignant and haunting rug design shows a single polar bear stranded and alone on a tiny ice floe in a vast sea of blue water. The rug delivers a distressing message of the results of Global Warming and is aptly titled just that.

"Global Warming contrasts the comfort and softness of a rug with a thorny problem that is specific to our time," says NEL.

The 'Global Warming' rug is manufactured by Nanimarquina, a Spanish carpet company for NEL, a Mexican collective of designers. The rug is 100% New Zealand wool and the stand-up polar bear is made from felt.

The image is very sad indeed.

Eco Awareness
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Global Warming
Potential for innovative solutions and technologies to combat the effects of global warming.
Sustainable Design
Demand for sustainable and ethically produced products and designs.

Sectors Adopting This

Textile Industry
Opportunity to develop eco-friendly textiles and materials for sustainable products.
Environmental Conservation
Need for innovative initiatives and technologies to mitigate the impact of global warming.
Design Industry
Opportunity to create visually impactful designs that raise awareness about global environmental issues.
SCORE
2.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 28%
Activity 26%
Freshness 8%

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