In Switzerland Patrik and Frank Riklin put together a massive picnic blanket design that spans across a huge series of green hills. The installation, known as BIGNIK thanks to it's enormous size, is one of the largest picnic blankets ever made in the world.
The Riklin brothers replicated the checked red and white pattern of a traditional picnic blanket by sticking together 15-feet by 15-feet large squares of red and white material from towels, curtains and blankets with Velcro. The brothers began collecting the materials back in 2012 and to-date have created the largest known picnic blanket for visitors to enjoy having a meal on. Over 1,500 people have come to visit and eat on the BIGNIK blanket.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Massive Picnic Installations
- Creating oversized picnic installations, like BIGNIK, offers a unique and immersive dining experience for visitors.
- Repurposed Materials
- Using recycled materials, such as towels, curtains, and blankets, to create picnic blankets promotes sustainability and reduces waste.
- Community Engagement
- Picnic installations like BIGNIK bring people together, creating a sense of community and promoting social interaction.
Where This Applies
- Event Planning
- Event planners can explore the concept of creating large-scale picnic installations for unique and memorable experiences.
- Home and Décor
- Manufacturers and retailers of home and décor products can take advantage of the trend by offering eco-friendly and innovative picnic blankets.
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Restaurants, hotels, and tourist destinations can incorporate massive picnic installations as a way to attract visitors and enhance their dining experiences.
