The Salt Shaker by Merci Pink, a student based in Gothenburg, Sweden, looks too artistic to fulfill as casual and mundane a purpose as sprinkling salt on meals. Nevertheless, as the industrial designer has already shown with the Teapot Set, there is an emphasis on organic forms that gives each piece created a sculptural appeal.
In this case, however, the inspiration behind the Salt Shaker by Merci Pink is much more surreal. Inspired by gravitational effects, it appears to be floating in midair. Pink elaborates, "These two objects represent a frozen movement and reflect gravitation traces that occurs when one picks up the salt from the table cloth." It is made out of glazed porcelain and rough clay.
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The Salt Shaker by Merci Pink is Inspired by Gravitational Effects
Trend Themes
1. Surrealist Sculptural Designs - Opportunity to create everyday functional objects with an artistic and surrealistic appeal.
2. Organic-inspired Home Goods - Opportunity to incorporate natural and earthy forms into household items.
3. Gravity-influenced Design - Opportunity to explore the visual effects of gravity in product design.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor Industry - Opportunity to create unique and artistic pieces for the home.
2. Tableware Industry - Opportunity to innovate salt and pepper shaker designs.
3. Porcelain and Clay Industry - Opportunity to create artisanal home goods that blend premium materials and earth-inspired aesthetics.