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Chalkboard Art Lockets

Etsy Shop DearestMine's Creative Pendent Encourages Personal Messages

— February 14, 2015 — Art & Design
Chalkboards have become incredibly prevalent in modern design and establishments for its playful appeal and personalized options, which is clearly present in this art locket. A great alternative to more traditional lockets, this design allows people to write their own message on the front, which can be easily changed unlike more permanent engravings.

Perfect for forgoing the traditional greeting card that often accompanies such gifts, this art locket was created by Lori, the owner of Etsy shop DearestMine. Known for her unique art lockets, this particular one will appeal to contemporary women with a love of all things rustic. Although there is a bit of a need for decent penmanship, the art locket can easily be used for imagery as well as messages. It is very meaningful and memorable.
Trend Themes
1. Playful Personalization - The rise of personalized and customizable products opens up opportunities for playful and unique designs like the chalkboard art locket.
2. Alternative Gifting - The trend of seeking alternative forms of gifting, such as the art locket as a substitute for traditional greeting cards, provides opportunities for innovative and sentimental gift options.
3. Versatile Design - The versatile nature of the art locket, allowing for both written messages and imagery, demonstrates the trend towards multi-purpose and adaptable products.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating personalized and customizable elements, like the art locket, into their designs.
2. Giftware - The giftware industry has the opportunity to disrupt traditional gifting practices by introducing unique and sentimental alternatives, such as the art locket.
3. Stationery - The stationery industry can tap into the trend of playful personalization by creating innovative writing and drawing tools specifically designed for use on products like the chalkboard art locket.
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