Art is all around us. Even in the deep dark corners of the toy box that is in your kids' room, or upstairs in your parent's attic. With a heat gun and a jug of Elmer's glue you can become the next Rodin. Robert Bradford looked at discarded plastic and saw art. If it sells, it's displayed in somebody's home as opposed to the landfill.
Implications - While there is ample importance placed on designing new and innovative products today, companies often fail to recognize the opportunities that older products bear today. Instead of constantly focusing on ways to design the most contemporary products available to consumers today, companies should consider combining old favorites of consumers with a modern edge. In doing so, they will appeal to eco-conscious consumers and those who value vintage-inspired qualities in their products.
Recycling Trash to Treasures
Plastic Toy Art by Robert Bradford
Trend Themes
1. Eco-inspired Product Design - Companies should consider combining old favorites of consumers with a modern edge to appeal to eco-conscious consumers and those who value vintage-inspired qualities in their products.
2. Upcycling and Repurposing - There is an opportunity for companies to turn discarded materials into innovative and unique products, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
3. Sustainable Art Movements - Artists and companies can explore the creation of art using recycled materials, tapping into the growing interest in sustainable practices.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Companies in the home decor industry can create eco-inspired products by combining old favorites with modern elements, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Fashion and accessory brands can explore upcycling and repurposing discarded materials to create innovative and sustainable products.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can embrace sustainable art movements by using recycled materials to create unique and environmentally friendly artworks.