The Danish company VIPP, innovators of the rubber foot lever on garbage cans, is celebrating their 70th Anniversary by hosting a charity auction in New York City.
VIPP is working with design retailer Design Within Reach (DWR) on this event to raise funds for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA). Celebrity designers at this competition include Yoko Ono, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren.
Implications - This example proves that customers expect aesthetic appeal from their products, even if it is a garbage bin. The design of a product greatly enhances a consumer's user experience and since most products in North American society are visually engaging, it has become a customer expectation. Corporations need to remain vigilant in designing visually appealing products if they are to maintain or grow their success.
Trash Can Design Auction
Danish Company VIPP's Charity Competition to Combat AIDS
Trend Themes
1. Aesthetic Appeal - Companies must prioritize the visual design of their products in order to meet consumer expectations and enhance the user experience.
2. Charity Collaboration - Collaborating with charitable organizations can create positive brand associations and attract socially conscious consumers.
3. Celebrity Designers - Involving celebrity designers can generate buzz, increase brand awareness, and attract a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - The product design industry can capitalize on the trend of prioritizing aesthetic appeal to create visually engaging and user-friendly products.
2. Charitable Organizations - Charitable organizations can collaborate with companies to host charity events, leveraging their brand influence to raise funds and awareness for important causes.
3. Retail and Fashion - The retail and fashion industries can tap into the popularity of celebrity designers to create exclusive collaborations and attract a broader customer base.