It seems there is no end to the inventiveness of designers when it comes to recycling. The jewelry of Min-Ji Cho uses rubber gloves sliced into fabulous chain links for her interesting rubber adornments.
In addition to rubber gloves, Cho also uses latex and similar rubbery products to make her creations. The Corpus bracelet is a rubber and air bubble that is like a balloon for your arm.
The Korean rubber shoes remind one of a spiky sea urchin, and Marian Shurkenboom’s silicon photochromic dye and pearl resembles something akin to jellyfish. And the made-to-order rubber stamp ring from Colleen Baran inspires romance with its message: "I miss you the second you leave."
Balloon-Inspired Accessories
Jewelry from Recycled Rubber
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Rubber Jewelry - Opportunity to disrupt the jewelry industry by creating unique and eco-friendly accessories from recycled rubber.
2. Rubber and Air Bubble Accessories - Innovation potential in designing balloon-inspired accessories using rubber and air bubbles, offering a playful and unconventional aesthetic.
3. Silicon Photochromic Dye Accessories - Disruptive opportunity in creating accessories with silicon photochromic dye, providing color-changing and dynamic designs.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Potential for jewelry companies to incorporate recycled rubber materials in their designs, offering sustainable and unique pieces.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry could explore the usage of rubber and air bubbles in accessories, introducing a whimsical and eye-catching element to outfits.
3. Design - Designers can experiment with silicon photochromic dye in various accessories, bringing innovative and interactive elements to their creations.