The Air Bonsai is perfect for the horticulturally-challenged individual. As its name ambiguously refers to, the Air Bonsai is an inflatable plant that requires little to no tender, love and care--it is not a plant that floats in the air, unless helium is used to inflate it.
Created by Japan-based design duo WabiSabi, the Air Bonsai may not add fresh greenery to the home or office, but it will still add a whimsical, minimalist and modern touch of nature. Available in two 'colors,' black and clear, the Air Bonsai also comes in two different shapes. One is slimmer with a chunkier base while the other is wider with a smaller base.
The Air Bonsai won the 2012 JAGDA Award.
Inflatable Balloon-Like Plants
The Air Bonsai Requires Little to No Attention
Trend Themes
1. Inflatable Plant Trend - The trend of inflatable plants provides an opportunity for companies to disrupt the indoor plant industry with low-maintenance, visually appealing options.
2. Minimalist Greenery Trend - The trend of minimalist greenery provides an opportunity for companies to disrupt the traditional gardening industry with low-maintenance, modern designs.
3. Whimsical Home Decor Trend - The trend of whimsical home decor provides an opportunity for companies to disrupt the home decor industry with unique, eye-catching designs like the Air Bonsai.
Industry Implications
1. Indoor Plant Industry - The Air Bonsai presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the indoor plant industry to offer low-maintenance, inflatable options that appeal to a wider audience.
2. Gardening Industry - The Air Bonsai presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the gardening industry to offer minimalist, modern designs that require little care and appeal to younger customers.
3. Home Decor Industry - The Air Bonsai presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home decor industry to offer whimsical, eye-catching designs that add a touch of nature to any space.