The 'Antistress for Free' by artist fra.biancoshock provides commuters with a piece of bubble wrap to stay entertained while waiting for a bus.
Placed in a Milan bus stop, the installation features sheets of bubble wrap in various sizes for popping pleasure. Each stack of the sheets are nailed to a post with the smallest for three minutes, the next up for five minutes and the largest for ten minutes. The ingenious installation helps soothe angry bus riders who find themselves stressed while waiting for their bus by providing a monotonous task to keep busy.
The idea is being praised by participants as a great way to keep their minds off of their travel time and help de-stress before reaching their destinations. It may only be at one bus stop but I'm sure commuters around the world would be thoroughly entertained by this installation.
Stress-Relieving Commuter Stations
'Antistress for Free' Lets Travelers Burst Bubbles for Relief
Trend Themes
1. Self-care Commuter Stations - Opportunity for brands to provide self-care focused installations at transportation hubs to help alleviate stress and anxiety for commuters.
2. Innovative Waiting Area Installations - Opportunity for architects or artists to create unique and interactive installations, transforming mundane waiting areas into engaging experiences.
3. Sustainable Commute Initiatives - Opportunity for transportation companies to implement sustainable initiatives at transportation hubs to create a positive impact for users and the environment alike.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can leverage the increasing demand for stress-relieving commute experiences by offering more of these installations across major commuting hubs.
2. Retail - Retail businesses can collaborate with transportation companies to offer commuters samples of products aimed to help alleviate stress and promote a more relaxed commute.
3. Art and Design - Art and design industries can collaborate with transportation companies to create more interactive installations at transportation hubs for commuters to appreciate and interact with while they wait.