Home decor is a reflection of one's personality and these crying candles are a playful yet morbid trinket to add to any household.
Based out of Korea, 'The Jacks' released this collection of candles that are shaped to create a visual effect when melting. The company was founded by a group of friends from Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea who eventually used Kickstarter to fund production of their product.
The candle itself is placed in a holder that is shaped as a deer, skull or rabbit -- the candles include antler, brain or ear accents. When lit, the objects melt through their eyes, creating a crying effect that is enhanced with their ceramic candle holders. These crying candles use playful colors and shapes to quickly turn fun elements into frightening imagery.
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Trend Themes
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Whimsical-macabre Decor — Opportunity for home decor companies to create products that merge playful and morbid elements.
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Visual-effect Candles — Opportunity for companies to create candles that produce unique visual effects when melting.
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Crowdfunding for New Brands — Opportunity for startups to leverage crowdfunding platforms to fund the production of new products.
Industry Implications
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Home Decor — The home decor industry can incorporate whimsical and macabre elements into their product lines.
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Candle-making — The candle-making industry can create new products that produce unique visual effects when melting.
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Crowdfunding — Crowdfunding platforms provide an opportunity for startups to fund their innovative product ideas.