The 'Sitting Flesh' slab of meat was recently displayed at the 2009 DMY Berlin Design Festival. Created by a German studio, these meaty art pieces are actually upholstered seat cushions.
Playing on the tenderness of meat, these cushions can be used for standard seating purposes or as a floor cushion. 'Sitting Flesh' is perfect for when you want to gross out your vegetarian friend.
Implications - While functionality remains an important consideration for consumers when purchasing something new, they are additionally seeking original qualities. As products become more easily accessible to everyone, certain consumers will not want to settle for generic and reproduced products. Products that can induce shock or push the boundaries and boldly distinguish themselves will appeal to the group of consumers who seek to be in the center of cutting-edge innovation.
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'Sitting Flesh' Meat Cushions Make a Cozy Place to Eat a Steak
Trend Themes
1. Shocking Design - Opportunities exist for creating products that push the boundaries and shock consumers with bold and distinct designs.
2. Distinctive Upholstery - There is potential for innovative upholstery designs that stand out from generic and reproduced products.
3. Meat-inspired Art - Creating meat-inspired art pieces that blend shock value with functionality can appeal to consumers seeking original qualities.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Manufacturers in the furniture industry can explore creating bold and distinctive designs that shock and captivate consumers.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can tap into the demand for unique upholstery designs that stand out from the mainstream.
3. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can experiment with meat-inspired creations that combine shock value with functional elements.