At the London Design Festival 2016, attendees in need of a rest stop might have looked around for a nearby water closet, but if there was nothing in the vicinity, the 'Toilet Break' exhibition could also suffice. The expo showcased forward-thinking designs related to defecation, and it was put together by design magazine 'Dirty Furniture' in collaboration with the 'Shit Museum.'
Though it might sound crass, the Shit Museum is a very serious and earnest design collection. In fact, the museum won a Milano Design Award when it was displayed in Milan.
Items in Toilet Break include 'Tilted Merdacotta,' a series of food and water-safe terracotta vases, plates, cups, and furniture made from cow manure, and Takram London's "adult nappy," an adult diaper that increases the efficiency of factory workers.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Defecation-themed Design
- The trend of incorporating defecation themes in design exhibitions presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry.
- Forward-thinking Design
- The trend of showcasing forward-thinking designs related to defecation creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design industry.
- Toilet Break Exhibition
- The trend of hosting toilet-themed exhibitions allows for disruptive innovation in the event planning and entertainment industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of defecation-themed design exhibitions by creating unique and unconventional products.
- Design
- The design industry can seize the opportunity to develop innovative products and concepts related to forward-thinking defecation-themed designs.
- Event Planning
- The event planning industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by organizing toilet-themed exhibitions and embracing unconventional concepts.
