I'm surprised I haven't seen more Canadian Olympic tributes other than blatant gear, medals or torches considering how much pride and energy is coursing through our country, but so far I've only stumbled upon the Ligne Roset + Livingspace Vancouver 'Ottoman.'
Inspired by the Canadian flag, it appropriately celebrates the 2010 Winter Games. What I am a particular fan of is its simplistic design--it doesn't overdo the whole Canadian theme.
Nationalistic Furniture
The Canadian Flag-Inspired Ligne Roset + Livingspace Vancouver 'Ottoman'
Trend Themes
1. Nationalistic Home Decor - Branding household items such as furniture or home decor with national symbols celebrating events or a nation's heritage
2. Minimalistic Design - A reimagining of nationalistic symbolism into a minimalistic design to appeal to modern tastes
3. Patriotic Creativity - An outpouring of creativity in response to patriotic events or emotions, expressed through design and branding
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturing timeless furniture that incorporates national symbols that are minimalist and not too overbearing
2. Home Decor - Tapping into the growing trend of celebrating national pride through unique and creative home decor items
3. Marketing & Branding - Leveraging nationalistic events and emotions to inspire creative marketing campaigns that are not cliche or overly simplistic