‘When I was Small' by Tineke Beunders
Elsa Blaine — October 28, 2008 — Art & Design
References: dezeen
Designer Tineke Beunders has recreated doll house toys into full-sized furniture. She studied the shapes and colours of the miniature accessories and brought them into surreal life, giving them an almost Alice-in-Wonderland appeal.
The mint green make-up table, comb and mirror set and coffee cup have been designed oddly over-scaled, giving them a Wonderland sort of aura about them. I especially like the clothes hooks with the bulky hanger.
Implications - A large clientele in society is drawn to products that are able to generate feelings or emotions of nostalgia. A product that is able to create a sense of familiarity and comfort amongst consumers is much more approachable in the eyes of consumers.
The mint green make-up table, comb and mirror set and coffee cup have been designed oddly over-scaled, giving them a Wonderland sort of aura about them. I especially like the clothes hooks with the bulky hanger.
Implications - A large clientele in society is drawn to products that are able to generate feelings or emotions of nostalgia. A product that is able to create a sense of familiarity and comfort amongst consumers is much more approachable in the eyes of consumers.
Trend Themes
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Nostalgia-driven Products — Opportunity to create products that evoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort to appeal to a large clientele.
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Surreal Furniture Design — Opportunity to explore imaginative and whimsical furniture designs that bring a sense of wonder and appeal to consumers.
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Over-scaled Accessories — Opportunity to create oversized versions of everyday objects to add a touch of surrealism and novelty to products.
Industry Implications
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Furniture Design — Opportunity for furniture designers to embrace surreal and nostalgic elements in their creations.
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Interior Decor — Opportunity for interior decorators to incorporate whimsical and nostalgic furniture pieces to create unique and memorable spaces.
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Gifts and Home Décor — Opportunity for companies in the gifts and home décor industry to offer nostalgic and whimsical products that resonate with consumers.
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