# Useless Object Exhibitions Mis-Manufactured Goods Celebrates Ineffectual Items By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mis-manufactured-goods References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/jeremy_hutchisons_mis-manufactured_goods_19835.asp) & [jeremyhutchison](http://www.jeremyhutchison.com/index.html) Most factories have their production methods down to an art, but Mis-Manufactured Goods shows what happens when the assembly process goes awry. But instead of sifting through industrial dumpsters to find these [unique objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-curious), artist Jeremy Hutchison actually requested that these be fabricated with incapacitating errors. There has, however, been left room for some creativity, as the man behind this '[Err' Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024) instructed his commissioned factory workers from Spain, Poland, India and China to give their products whatever fault they saw fit. The result is a collection of [incredibly useless objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect) that have a utterly unexpected charm. The Mis-Manufactured Goods artifact miscellany comprises a shovel with a misplaced handle, a comb with no teeth and a pipe with no hole. Photo Credits: [Creative Review](http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2011/june/jeremy-hutchinson) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ineffectual Object Creation:** Exploring the art and charm of intentionally mis-manufactured or barely functional objects creates unique business opportunities for creative industries. - **Unconventional Manufacturing Techniques:** Innovative manufacturing methods that intentionally introduce errors or unconventional production techniques can create unique products that appeal to niche markets. - **Artistic Use of Industrial Waste:** Repurposing industrial waste materials to create art objects inspires creative thinking around the concept of waste, sustainability and environmentally responsible manufacturing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create new products and experiences by intentionally mis-manufacturing or experimenting with production methods to create objects that have charm and unexpected appeal. - **Manufacturing:** Integrating unconventional manufacturing techniques or intentionally introducing product errors can result in new product lines or unique products that appeal to niche or novelty markets. - **Sustainability and Waste Management:** Repurposing industrial waste materials to create art and functional objects can promote sustainable business practices and inspire businesses to think creatively about waste and resource management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Life Mess-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperfect-home.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md) - [Futile Material Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-an-alternate-ending.md) - [Imperfect Timber Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Broken Bike Lock Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-and-places.md)