Two Dutch Designers have created fabulous vases that allow you to create characters from flora. Originally commissioned by the Flower Council of Holland, Niels Van Eijk and Miriam Van der Lubbe came up with Bloom my Buddy. They're vases with a reservoir to hold water and are perforated with holes in which you can place any sort of flora and create fun little lovable living characters.
Implications - With society surrounded by excessive amounts of technology, many consumers are looking for ways to personify their purchases to give them humanistic qualities. Companies would be wise to consider how their products contain emotional, human elements in order for buyers to feel a connection with their products.
Characters Made of Plants
‘Bloom My Buddy' Makes Fun Flowers Friends
Trend Themes
1. Floral Characterization - Developing products that allow consumers to create lovable living characters out of flora.
2. Humanistic Product Design - Designing products that contain emotional, human elements to create a connection with buyers.
3. Nature-based Play - Creating products that encourage consumers to engage with nature in a playful and imaginative way.
Industry Implications
1. Floral Industry - Developing new products and experiences to engage consumers in the beauty and playfulness of floral arrangement.
2. Home Decor Industry - Exploring how to integrate natural and playful elements into home decor products to create emotional connections with buyers.
3. Toy Industry - Incorporating natural elements into toy design to encourage imaginative, nature-based play for children and adults alike.