What happens when you combine poetry and sports? You get the fantastic art pieces from
JooYoun Paek called 'Spoetry' that look like conjoined sports equipment. These collection of goods dripping in symbolism were created to promote "self-expression by modifying sports gear."
Check out the gallery above to see some of JooYoun Paek's conjoined sports creations which include helmets, goggles, soccer shoes, boxing gloves and more.
Implications - Contemporary society is deeply steeped in the art of multitasking. Any company seeking to capitalize on a consumer's ability to multitask would be wise to invest in a product that combines two otherwise diametrically opposed concepts. The product would appeal to consumers obsessed with originality, as well as those with a fervent passion for novelty products.
Conjoined Sports Equipment
Jooyoun Paek Creates Poetry and Sports Hybrids
Trend Themes
1. Spoetry - The combination of poetry and sports gear creates opportunities for companies to produce innovative, original products that cater to consumers' love of multitasking.
2. Symbolic Sports Gear - The incorporation of symbolism in sports gear provides opportunities for companies to create unique and expressive products that appeal to consumers' desire for self-expression.
3. Multitasking Products - The trend towards multitasking creates opportunities for companies to develop products that combine two or more seemingly disparate concepts to serve customers' diverse needs.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment - Innovative sports equipment companies may use symbolism or incorporate poetic elements in order to create unique, expressive products that appeal to consumers.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with combining sports gear with other unexpected elements to create provocative and intriguing new art forms.
3. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion and apparel companies may create hybrid sportswear that incorporates elements from other areas, such as poetry, to meet customers' desire for originality and self-expression.