There's the hand sneeze, the tissue sneeze, the sleeve sneeze and now the introduction of Entropia by Andrea Santarossa. The peculiar object has been specifically designed to capture the involuntary outbursts of your nose and mouth, provided you've been keeping it at hand.
Made in collaboration with Federico Ghignoni and Giulia Mior, the bizarre item has been sculpted into an unusual shape of rubber silicone, relatively stiff and yet formally mimicking certain mucous-like properties. It narrows into a bit of a flue and can be connected to one of several different attachments.
A bamboo tube and a pipe can extend the length of Entropia by Andrea Santarossa, trapping the heat and moisture of your sneeze and directing it down a narrow path.
Eccentric Sneezing Masks
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Trend Themes
1. Sneeze Capture Technology - Opportunity for the development of new products that assist in capturing and redirecting sneezes
2. Novel Face Mask Designs - Innovation opportunity for designers to create unique and eccentric face masks for different situations
3. Hygienic Personal Accessories - Opportunity for new and creative personal accessories that promote hygiene and cleanliness
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Entropia could be adapted for use in healthcare settings for airway management or capturing infectious particles
2. Fashion - The novelty of eccentric sneezing masks could lead to new designer partnerships with fashion brands
3. Personal Care - Entropia and similar products could be developed and marketed as a personal care accessory for promoting hygiene