Depot Basel, a temporary space for contemporary design based in Basel, Switzerland, put together a special weekend-long workshop called Das Wilde Denken (The Savage Mind). The workshop involved various artists, designers and more to participate in some free-form upcycling. The idea stemmed from all of the waste collected in creative studios, from scraps to prototypes.
Instead of throwing it all out or making their own line, Das Wilde Denken takes a more quirky and eccentric route. As Fast Co. Design describes, it was an "extended exercise in maker improv--like a super-cool jam sesh amongst tactilely inclined friends with physical, rather than aural, results." From crafty jewelry to complex ashtrays and other avant-garde objects, some of the items created might boggle the mind, but others will stimulate likeminded creativity and imagination.
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Das Wilde Denken Invites Artists to Create Objects Out of Scraps
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - Entrepreneurs can explore new business opportunities by upcycling waste materials into artistic and functional products.
2. Maker Improv - Makerspaces and workshop centers can provide opportunities for creators to collaborate and participate in free-form upcycling activities.
3. Avant-garde Objects - Artists and designers can push the boundaries of traditional design by creating unique, experimental, and eccentric objects using unconventional materials.
Industry Implications
1. Creative Design - Companies in the creative design industry can incorporate upcycling practices and maker culture into their business models, allowing more creative freedom and environmental sustainability.
2. Artisanal Products - Small artisanal businesses can tap into the trend of avant-garde objects and upcycled materials to create unique, one-of-a-kind products that appeal to discerning customers.
3. Environmental Sustainability - Businesses and organizations focused on sustainability can promote the trend of upcycling as an alternative to traditional waste management practices, contributing to a more eco-friendly future.