The Flood Vase by David Raffoul demonstrates just what imagination can be infused into a simple object. An effective bouquet holder need simply be a waterproof vessel after all.
But the designer strove to be more poetic in his conception of this pair of charming jars, each shaped like a cylindrical thatched shack with a tall and slender smoke stack poking out of the roof. The delicate glass decorations form spectral outlines with their transparent shells, become more visually substantial towards their bases with soft opaque coatings.
Each Flood Vase by David Raffoul may be part of a larger collection under the Fabrica brand for Secondome, but they tell a beautiful story of their own: "Two houses were flooded and heavily damaged by the storm. A flower grew from the heart of each house and through its chimney. The final result was a beautiful landscape of many flowers, each one hinting the presence of a house."
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Trend Themes
1. Imaginative Vessels - Designers are infusing simple objects like vases with imagination to create visually captivating and storytelling pieces.
2. Transparent-coated Decorations - Glass decorations are being given soft opaque coatings, creating spectral outlines that become visually substantial towards their bases.
3. Nature-inspired Storytelling - Designs that incorporate natural elements like flowers and houses are being used to tell poetic stories through products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - In the home decor industry, there is an opportunity to create innovative and visually interesting vases that add a storytelling element to home interiors.
2. Glassware - The glassware industry can explore the use of soft opaque coatings to create captivating designs that enhance the appearance of glass products.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can employ nature-inspired storytelling in their creations to evoke emotions and engage viewers in a deeper narrative.