Intentional or not, would the Broken Mirror still bring seven years bad luck? It has a large crack in the center but is made of acrylic (not glass) and is indestructible and safe. Why you would spend $93 on an intentionally broken mirror when I could come over to your house and create you one for free is kind of beyond me--but that’s the Japanese for you.
Funny enough, the Broken Mirror comes with a manufacturer’s reassurance that, "The mirror is not broken actually." It was designed by Hideo Kawamura and produced by Rezon.
Cracked Looking Glass
The Intentionally Broken Mirror by Hideo Kawamura for Rezon
Trend Themes
1. Intentional-breaking Trend - Opportunity for manufacturers to create intentionally broken products that challenge traditional notions of perfection.
2. Indestructible Materials Trend - Growing demand for products made with durable materials like acrylic in order to offer longevity and safety.
3. Irony in Design Trend - Increasing popularity of ironic design choices, such as a mirror that claims to be broken when it is not.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor Industry - Opportunity for home decor companies to offer intentionally broken mirrors as a unique and edgy design element.
2. Manufacturing and Production Industry - Opportunity for manufacturers to explore the use of acrylic or other durable materials to create indestructible products.
3. Art and Design Industry - Opportunity for designers to embrace ironic design choices and create products that challenge traditional notions of perfection.