# Bucket-Inspired Ventilators The FFFFFF!!! Fan by Ivan C and Marco F is Playfully Disguised By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffffff-fan References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/ffffff-fan-by-ivan-colominas-and-marco-fossati/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/FFFFFFF/3498825) The FFFFFF!!! Fan is a funky [air cooler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-turbocool-misting-fan-series) that is disguised as a [cute colorful pail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket), the kind that can often be found on beaches. Created by Milan-based product designers Ivan Colominas and Marco Fossati, it is a quirky, playful and attractive alternative to [traditional ventilators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-cooling). Although the spiraling lid and cord is a giveaway to its true purpose, the FFFFFF!!! Fan will look like another household object to unsuspecting visitors. Currently in wait for a manufacturer, the FFFFFF!!! Fan is made out of plastic and polyurethane. Adorably touted as a "bucket full of fresh air" by the designers, it can be placed either on a table surface or on the floor. It is available in three colors: black, white and red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disguised Ventilation:** An opportunity to create household objects that double as ventilation systems - **Quirky/playful Design:** An opportunity to create ventilation systems that incorporate unique and playful designs - **Multi-functional Objects:** An opportunity to create objects that serve multiple purposes, such as ventilation and decor ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Companies that specialize in household decor can pivot to creating multi-functional objects that also provide ventilation - **Office Supplies:** Companies that specialize in office supplies can pivot to creating playful and unique ventilation systems for the workplace - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses can incorporate disguised ventilation systems to add to the decor of their rooms while also providing functionality ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Compact Wooden Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-fan.md) - [Toddler-Friendly Robot Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-fufu.md) - [Rectangular Bladeless Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans.md) - [Self-Covering Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clofan.md) - [Opulent Air-Amplifying Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-cool-cf1.md) - [Foldable Air Circulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-circulator.md) - [Dress Shirt-Friendly Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-fan-ii.md) - [Lamp-Equipped Fan Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-gale-fan.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Portable Tiny Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-fans.md)