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Wooden Cars II

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Opel Car Actually Drives

— March 27, 2008 — Autos
Seemingly inspired by The Splinter's wooden concept, a Russian guy transformed his ordinary Opel car into an amazing piece-of-art. A piece of art that you can drive!

The guy did an amazing job. Look at all the details and craftsmanship. Simply beautiful.


If you haven't seen it before, check out the amazing Splinter:

Implications - There is something so attractive about wooden objects, perhaps due to the nature of the material -- it offers a natural, eco-friendly vibe that other synthetic products cannot. A car made of wood is definitely a novelty, but as more consumers come to accept wooden products, from phones to computers, unexpected items crafted of wood will become mainstream items that give more nature-minded consumers a choice.
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Cars - Incorporating wood into car design can become a disruptive innovation opportunity for automakers looking to appeal to nature-minded consumers.
2. Natural Product Designs - The trend towards natural, eco-friendly materials such as wood presents innovative design opportunities for consumer product manufacturers.
3. Handcrafted Artisanal Products - Consumers are increasingly seeking unique, handcrafted products such as the wooden Opel car, highlighting a growing demand for artisanal items across industries.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can explore using wood or natural materials to differentiate their products in the market and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics manufacturers can incorporate natural materials such as wood into their product designs, catering to consumers looking for unique, nature-inspired products.
3. Home Decor - The trend towards using natural, eco-friendly materials like wood in home decor presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers looking to appeal to nature-conscious consumers.
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