# Designer Fly Swatter Milan Street Map Pattern By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-fly-swatter References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2007/12/22/designer-fly-swatters/) & [charlesandmarie](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/modern-living/details/product/bye-bye-fly-1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1) Looking for that perfect stocking stuffer for your designer-crazy friend? This [designer fly swatter](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/modern-living/details/product/bye-bye-fly-1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=308&tstmp=1198462568) is a perfect choice. The neat gadget designed by Nicoletta helps you rid pesky insects and little house critters with panache. No, really. It's not just a strange shaped plastic blob, it's actually an intricate [street map of Milan, Italy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc)! It's part of Nicoletta's Pandora Design line available at [Charles and Marie](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/modern-living/details/product/bye-bye-fly-1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=308&tstmp=1198462568) for $15. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Fly Swatters:** New Designs for Fly Swatters could create new opportunities for retailers of home appliances, furniture, and interior decoration. - **Functional Art:** Functional Art could combine novelty with practicality, creating opportunities in the designer and home improvement industries. - **Geographical Patterned Home Objects:** The uprise of Geographical Patterned Home Objects could lead to a new, easy-to-produce category of designer products and an opportunity for mapmaking companies to provide geographical maps that can be printed on home objects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** The Home Appliance industry could create designer fly swatters that make it a must-have household and office accessory. - **Furniture:** Designer fly swatters with a geographical pattern could be used as a decorative object that fits with the Milan-themed, italy-themed or geographical-oriented living rooms. - **Interior Decoration:** Interior Decoration industry could utilize functional art with fly swatters that showcase home city maps, patriotic symbols, or other personalized designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Quirky Luxury Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-x-milano-handbag.md) - [Festive Fashion-Branded Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-martesana-golden-panettone.md) - [Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooaway.md) - [Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-salotto-milanese.md) - [Smart Home Insect Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevo-flying-insect-trap.md) - [Sun-Lit Kite-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light.md) - [Unconventional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos.md)