New York "artist, illustrator, (and) crazy person", Jason Freeny, created these anatomical drawings of a white tank-top-wearing LEGO-man in his spare time. It shows where his proximal phalanx, ilium, and descending colon, among other medically important parts and pieces, would be located.
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Implications - Jason Freeny is a modern artist who has made a name for himself by creating slightly creepy, macabre, anatomical art pieces that use the familiarity of pop cultural icons as a foundation. The "remixing" of familiar pop icons, generally cartoons or toys from childhood, creates an enjoyable, ironic experience for consumers that many companies are taking a go at.
Anatomically-Correct Toys
Micro Schematic Lego Man
Trend Themes
1. Anatomical Art - Disruptive innovation opportunities to create anatomically-themed art or products using familiar pop cultural icons.
2. Remixing Pop Icons - Disruptive innovation opportunities to create ironic and enjoyable consumer experiences by remixing familiar pop cultural icons.
3. Macabre Creations - Disruptive innovation opportunities to explore the market for slightly creepy and macabre art pieces using popular cultural references.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and creators to explore the market for anatomically-themed art using familiar pop cultural icons.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunities for toy manufacturers to create anatomically-correct versions of popular toys and create ironic consumer experiences.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the pop culture merchandise industry to explore the market for macabre and ironic products featuring popular cultural references.