The LM Box might seem like a pared down light box, but it does more than provide illumination. At least, the type that glows. It also doubles as an inspiration board so that people can use it for more intellectual illumination. Or, of course, the LM Box can be used purely for fun.
Designed by Ane Domaas and Kathrine Høgh, a creative duo who met at the Product Design program at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences and recently launched Domaas/Høgh, the LM Box falls into their pension for creating modest, everyday products with a hint of humor. The wooden frame not only houses the white panels, embedded in them are magnets so that people can stick keys, notes and more to the side of it. The LM Box can also be written on.
Illuminating Inspiration Boards
The LM Box by Domaas/Høgh is Modestly Multi-Functional
Trend Themes
1. Modest Design - The trend of creating modest, everyday products with a hint of humor presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry.
2. Multi-functional Products - The trend of designing products with multiple functionalities, such as the LM Box's combination of lighting and inspiration board, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the electronics industry.
3. Interactive Home Decor - The trend of incorporating interactive elements into home decor, like the LM Box's ability to be written on and used as a space for notes and reminders, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore disruptive innovation in the form of modest design products that add humor and functionality to interior spaces, like the LM Box.
2. Electronics - The electronics industry can embrace disruptive innovation by developing multi-functional products that combine lighting, like the LM Box, with other useful features.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage disruptive innovation by creating interactive home decor items that engage users and serve practical purposes, such as the LM Box's magnetic panels and writing surface.