Salubrious Rebellion

Pro Smoking innovations support private and public acts of smoking

Implications - Smokers piqued about new bans on public smoking are fueling a culture who seek to counteract the mass social stigma cigarette smokers are facing. Designers looking to support or profit from this rebellion are creating Pro-Smoking innovations to make smoking more enjoyable and convenient.

Trend Themes

  1. Pro-smoking Innovations — Designers are creating Pro-Smoking innovations to make smoking more enjoyable and convenient.
  2. Mobile Accessories for Smokers — Mobile ashtrays are ideal for the female smoker on the go who is conscientious about the environment.
  3. Ashvertising — Smoking bans have opened up the opportunity to communicate a message or advertisement through outdoor ashtrays.

Industry Implications

  1. Tobacco Industry — Pro-smoking designs have the potential to disrupt the tobacco industry by providing a way to circumvent smoking bans.
  2. Advertising Industry — Ashvertising is a unique way for companies to reach their target audience, particularly in venues where smoking is allowed.
  3. Fashion Industry — Mobile ashtrays and other accessories for smokers can be transformed into fashionable and trendy items, appealing to the style-conscious smoker.
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50,169 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Feb 07 — Sep 08
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Featured Examples

German Pub Has Smoking Holes
German Pub Has Smoking Holes
Butt Holes
Gazing into our crystal ball, we can see this porthole being used in every dive bar. Biker bars will probably have a whole row of these to accommodate tough smokers who can't stand the cold outdoors. At… MORE
Pro-Smoking Designs
Pro-Smoking Designs
'Ash is Ok' Ashtray Flowerpot
Trend Hunter has featured numerous anti-smoking campaigns and designs, so I decided to be inclusive and give smokers a break this time. Ultra hip designers Greece is For Lovers combine two favorite Greek… MORE
Pro-Smoking Designs
Pro-Smoking Designs
The Smoker Bench
I'm liking this new trend of smoking-friendly designs that try to offset the negativity of smoking by providing some green plants in the design itself. Following the Ash is Ok ashtray-flowerpot, we bring… MORE
Smoking Mitten by Tobias Wong
Smoking Mitten by Tobias Wong
Tobias Wong, one of the most prolific and innovative designers I know, created this mitten way back in 2004, but I just had to include this today because the concept is as strong as ever, and I guess I… MORE
Ashvertising
Ashvertising
Capitalizing On Smoking Bans
Smoking bans are fast becoming an international trend. Museums, retail shops, and government buildings have been smoke-free for a while. But now, spaces traditionally known for their smoky air such as… MORE
Accessories To Glamorize Smoking
Accessories To Glamorize Smoking
Mobile Ashtrays
Mobile ashtrays are ideal for the female smoker on the go who is conscientious about the environment... although she may not care about her lungs. This could well become the must-have of the year for the… MORE