# Fashionable Flyswatters Dr. Skud Swatter by Philippe Starck By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionable-flyswatters-dr-skud-swatter-by-philippe-starck-for-alessi References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/at-europe/dr-skud-flyswatter-by-philippe-starck-for-alessi-059146) & [madeindesign](http://www.madeindesign.com/prod-Dr-Skud-A-di-Alessi-refPS07AZ.html) This Dr. Skud flyswatter, designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi, is the perfect [functional gift for the party host](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earths-hatch-kit) who has everything. It's made from a single piece of thermoplastic resin, and has tiny tripod feet on which it can stand between uses. With the design of [high-end boutique hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler) like the Delano Hotel in South Beach and the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, you might not think of Philippe Starck as the kind of designer that would create a flyswatter. But one look at the face imprinted on Starck's flyswatter, and his [signature whimsy amid functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table) are clearly seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Design:** The trend of combining functionality with aesthetics presents opportunities for designers to create innovative products like fashionable flyswatters. - **Whimsical Accessories:** The rising demand for unique and quirky accessories opens doors for designers to create playful items such as Philippe Starck's flyswatter. - **Elevating Everyday Objects:** The trend of transforming ordinary items into stylish and elevated pieces provides a platform for designers to reimagine and innovate products like flyswatters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore incorporating functional and visually appealing items like fashionable flyswatters into their product offerings. - **Design and Lifestyle:** The design and lifestyle industry can tap into the growing demand for whimsical accessories and collaborate with designers to create unique products like Philippe Starck's flyswatter. - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can leverage the trend of elevating everyday objects to offer customers distinctive and stylish options like fashionable flyswatters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooaway.md) - [Frying Pan-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pole.md) - [Sleek-Designed Household Squeegees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justhang-squeegee.md) - [Smart Home Insect Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevo-flying-insect-trap.md) - [Rechargeable Bug-Repelling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquito-repellent-device.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection.md)