This glass fish bowl is quirky because it's shaped like its inhabitant. The glass is blown to mimic a large gold fish; the bowl even has fins and a tail on which the bowl stands. Most fish bowls have an opening at the top, but this giant glass fish has an opening on an angle, where its mouth would be. In it is a live orange fish swimming around. This type of fish home is both cute and peculiar.
Self-referential packaging and design usually allows consumers to identify with the product instantly, but this fish-shaped fish bowl may throw some people off. When emptied, you'd probably guess it's merely a decorative glass piece or a vase.
Self-Referential Fish Habitats
This Quirky Glass Fish Bowl is Shaped Like Its Inhabitant
Trend Themes
1. Self-referential Decor - Designing home decor that mimics the objects that it houses could be an opportunity for disruptive innovation.
2. Non-traditional Packaging - Creating packaging that deviates from the norm may be a way to stand out on the shelves and disrupt the market.
3. Humorous Design - Incorporating humor into product design can be a way to generate attention, and may be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry could explore the potential of self-referential design to create new and unique products.
2. Pet Supplies - Pet supply companies may want to experiment with unusual designs in order to stand out in a crowded market.
3. Glassware - Glassware designers could explore the use of unconventional shapes in order to create distinctive pieces.