# Defecation-Themed Design Exhibitions 'Toilet Break' was on Display at the London Design Festival By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-22 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-break References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/21/shit-museum-poo-designs-dirty-furniture-merdacotta-london-design-festival-2016/) & [theshitmuseum.org](http://www.theshitmuseum.org/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-signature) made from cow manure, and Takram London's "adult nappy," an [adult diaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pit-diaper) that increases the efficiency of factory workers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Emerging Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition.md) - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md)