Batis Rike's 'Odds and Ends' post puts forth a DIY design scheme that is both practical and tasteful. The German blog is home to seemingly endless decor tips, many of which are inspired by new art forms.
Described on the site as a notebook full of inspirational entries, its primary curator Rike works to deliver pointers on the daily. This particular project requires recycled paper and pieces of second hand wood. Designs carved into the planks (which can be done personally if desired) are used to press wet ink on to the gift wrap sheets.
The final product mimics the style of party confetti, only with an angular appeal as Rike's chosen shapes are squares and rectangles. Varying takes on the concept can incorporate an assortment of configurations however.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- DIY Gift Wrap
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that allows users to design and personalize their own gift wrapping paper.
- Recycled Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace platform that connects manufacturers with suppliers of recycled materials for artistic projects.
- Ink Pressing Techniques
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a compact and affordable ink pressing machine for artists and DIY enthusiasts.
Where This Applies
- Arts and Crafts
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online subscription service that delivers curated DIY art projects to customers.
- Printing and Packaging
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly printing methods into traditional packaging industry.
- E-commerce
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a specialized online marketplace for unique and customizable gift wrapping supplies.
