Like plants and want to know what day it is? Then the Bonsai calendar from Japanese retailer Re+g (Replug) is for you. This unique desk calendar has the aesthetic of the Asian plant, but it's also functional.
The Bonsai calendar comes with 12 branches that represent the 12 months of the year. Cut out the months from the sheet and build and cultivate your bonsai calendar into whatever shape you desire. It’s almost like pruning a real bonsai but for a fraction of the cost. The Bonsai calendar retails for $20.
Arboreal Calendars
The Bonsai Calendar Lets You Build and Shape the Months of the Year
Trend Themes
1. DIY Calendars - There is an opportunity to disrupt the stationary industry by creating more DIY calendaring options with unique aesthetics
2. Functional Decor - There is a growing trend towards incorporating functionality into decor, leading to opportunities for product developers to create functional decor items
3. Personalized Scheduling - Personalized calendaring that allows for users to build and customize their schedules can be a disruptive innovation in the productivity app market
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The stationary industry has an opportunity to create more personalized and DIY options for users who want unique and functional decor items
2. Home Decor - There is a growing trend towards incorporating functionality into decor, leading to opportunities for product developers to create functional decor items
3. Productivity Apps - Productivity app developers can disrupt the current market by creating personalized calendaring options that allow for users to build and customize their schedules