Michaella Janse van Vuuren's Chrysanthemum Centerpiece
Marissa Brassfield — May 23, 2009 — Art & Design
References: nomili.co.za & behance.net
Michaella Janse van Vuuren's Chrysanthemum Centerpiece is a gorgeous—if prickly—piece of interior decor. The centerpiece can be reversed to function either as a bowl or a dramatic candle holder.
Michaella Janse van Vuuren's Chrysanthemum Centerpiece was voted the most beautiful object at Design Indaba in South Africa. Click through the gallery above to take a closer look at the sculpture—I think you'll agree with that decision.
Implications - Home decor is a lucrative market for any business looking to gain attention from consumers. Infusing traditional products with a contemporary twist is a great way to appeal to buyers who want to stand out with their purchases. Companies should consider how to infuse familiar items with a sense of newness to sell their products.
Michaella Janse van Vuuren's Chrysanthemum Centerpiece was voted the most beautiful object at Design Indaba in South Africa. Click through the gallery above to take a closer look at the sculpture—I think you'll agree with that decision.
Implications - Home decor is a lucrative market for any business looking to gain attention from consumers. Infusing traditional products with a contemporary twist is a great way to appeal to buyers who want to stand out with their purchases. Companies should consider how to infuse familiar items with a sense of newness to sell their products.
Trend Themes
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Prickly Floral Decor — Creating interior decor using unconventional textures and materials, like prickly florals, is a trend that could disrupt the home decor industry.
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Reversible Centerpieces — Designing multi-functional interior decor, like reversible centerpieces, is a trend that could shake up the home decor industry and provide consumers with greater value for their purchases.
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Contemporary Twists on Traditional Products — Injecting a fresh twist on familiar products is a trend that could boost a company's appeal to consumers by tapping into their desire for novelty and uniqueness.
Industry Implications
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Home Decor — The home decor industry has room for disruptive innovation through the use of unconventional materials, multi-functionality, and fresh twists on traditional products.
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Floral Arrangements — The floral arrangement industry could benefit from creating unique and attention-grabbing pieces that incorporate unconventional textures, like prickly florals.
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Candle Making — The candle making industry has potential for innovation by incorporating multi-functionality into their products, like creating candle holders that can also function as centerpieces or bowls.
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