Itsknotwood is a website dedicated to things that look like, but are not, made of wood. There are some pretty cool finds on the blog including wooden printed clothing and socks and some rather strange fake wood furniture to boot.
I really like some of the interiors, especially the floor mats, but I cannot help but wonder what is wrong with using the real deal.
Implications - Despite the scientific advancements of the world today, there exists a wide range of concepts or items that could not serve feasible or practical. Certain products are simply too difficult to produce due to a lack of accessible resources or material that would be required. Companies will benefit by being able to simulate these materials or resources in products because consumers will be able to experience comparable feelings or emotions.
Faking Wood
10 Designs That Are (K)not Really Made of Wood
Trend Themes
1. Faux-wood Products - The trend of creating products that simulate wood, without actually using it in their composition, to offer feasible or practical alternatives to wood
2. Simulated Materials - The trend of using advanced technologies to create materials in products, that could otherwise be difficult or impossible to produce, to offer consumers comparable benefits
3. Wood-like Interiors - The trend of using wood-like materials in interior design to attain the aesthetic and emotional appeal of wood products without its disadvantages
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture manufacturers can create innovative and sustainable pieces with wood-alternatives, offering cost-effective and environmentally-friendly products to consumers
2. Fashion - Fashion industry can introduce wood-printed designs on garments and accessories, offering a trendy and cost-efficient way to incorporate wood-style into clothing without sacrificing animal welfare
3. Flooring - Flooring companies can offer realistic and durable wood-like flooring solutions that eliminate the drawbacks of using actual wood in flooring, such as maintenance and environmental concerns