If you don't have the money or time to invest in a self-watering planter and prefer to do things the old fashioned way, the Bloccon watering can is a wonderful option. This plant thirst-quencher takes functionality and adds a modern twist.
The Bloccon watering can, which derives its name from the mixing of the words 'block' and 'icon', was the runner-up at this year's ID design awards. It comes in five bright shades and will be available in early May 2010.
LEGO-Like Watering Cans
The Bloccon Watering Can Quenches a Plant's Thirst
Trend Themes
1. Modular Gardening - The LEGO-like Bloccon watering can introduces a modular approach to gardening, allowing users to customize their watering cans based on their needs.
2. Functional Design - The Bloccon watering can exemplifies the trend of incorporating functionality and modern aesthetics into everyday objects.
3. Sustainable Living - With its emphasis on manual watering and reuse, the Bloccon watering can caters to the growing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles.
Industry Implications
1. Gardening Supplies - The modular and customizable features of the Bloccon watering can present an opportunity for the gardening supplies industry to develop innovative and adaptable products.
2. Home Decor - The functional and aesthetically pleasing design of the Bloccon watering can opens up possibilities for the home decor industry to create stylish and functional objects.
3. Sustainability - As a sustainable watering solution, the Bloccon watering can aligns with the sustainability industry's focus on eco-friendly products and practices.