The ‘7 Necessities’ art display exhibited at Design Miami 2012 showcases everything jewelry designer Ted Noten believes a woman would need during a survival scenario.
Playing into many women’s obsession with fashion, the pieces integrate style as well as survival functionality into one. At first glance, each fashion accessory, ranging from sunglasses to purses, looks just like the white plastic item it is meant to be. Hidden in small compartments, the accessories reveal their true identity, which are items that can be used for the purpose of defense and protection. Noten used 3D-printing technology and added hand-made fine details such as gold and rare gems to create his art pieces.
The intent of the 7 Necessities art project is not only to reinvent traditional female beauty items, but is also intended to question whether digital design and production can be considered proportionate to traditional craftsmanship.
Survivalist Beauty Kits
The ‘7 Necessities’ Exhibition Creates a Survival Kit
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Survival Kits - Opportunity for companies to integrate style and function in their survival kits.
2. 3d-printed Accessories - Potential for companies to create unique and customized accessories using 3D-printing technology.
3. Blurring the Line Between Art and Functionality - Opportunity to challenge traditional notions of design and production by integrating art and functionality in products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories - Fashion companies can tap into the trend of creating fashionable survival kits.
2. 3d-printing - Companies in the 3D-printing industry can explore the potential of creating unique and customized accessories.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry can examine the intersection between art and functionality in products.