# Bad Taste Exhibitions 'Museum of Things' in Berlin Celebrates Design Mistakes By Howard Wu | Published 2010-02-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-taste-exhibition-museum-of-things-in-berlin-celebrates-design-mistakes References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/featured_items/core77_photo_gallery_bad_taste_exhibition_2009_15385.asp) The annual “Bad Taste Exhibition” at the [Museum of Things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart) in Berlin, Germany, began 100 years ago as the “Cabinet of Bad Taste” display by Gustav E. Pazaurek. Rather than the current connotation of only politically incorrect, age-inappropriate, or otherwise offensive material, the current Bad Taste Exhibition includes all types of [product designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair) that were considered to be “mistakes” for any reason. **Implications** - Strange, abnormal items are great for those who appreciate modern, abstract artwork. These items often come from companies who specialize in alternative culture-inspired products that are popular among those looking for a deviation from the norm. These pop culture-inspired designs attract a large market who want something fresh, exciting and unconventional with a quirky aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Culture-inspired Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies specializing in alternative culture-inspired products can tap into the market of consumers looking for fresh, exciting, and unconventional designs with a quirky aesthetic. - **Deviation From the Norm:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designers and businesses that offer strange, abnormal items can attract those who appreciate modern, abstract artwork and cater to the growing market seeking unique and unconventional products. - **Quirky Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands that embrace a quirky aesthetic in their product designs can appeal to a wide market seeking items that are offbeat and unconventional. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The art and design industry can explore the market for offbeat, unconventional products that cater to consumers seeking unique and abstract artwork. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies in the pop culture merchandise industry can create and promote products that are inspired by alternative culture, attracting a large market of consumers looking for fresh and unconventional designs. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Museums and exhibition spaces can consider organizing more exhibitions that showcase product designs considered as mistakes, offering visitors a unique and unconventional experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Giveaway Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giveaway-exhibition.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md) - [Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-i-walk-the-line.md) - [Norwegian Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitgeist-20.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustaf-westman-in-new-york.md) - [Incredibly Bold Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memphis-miami.md)