Botanica by Formafantasma is a project that was commissioned by an Italian foundation called Plart, which is dedicated to restoring and conserving works of art and designs that are produced from plastic. Botanica by Formafantasma was a challenge to create a personal interpretation of polymeric materials. The results are beautiful plastic vases that look organically fabulous.
The collection was created through the mixing of natural plastics, rubbers, wood and animal products. The nature element is clear within Botanica by Formafantasma and the pieces would look stunning in any home. The collection not only looks great, but it is friendly for the environment as well.
Plastic Eco-Vases
Botanica by Formafantasma is a Collection of Naturally Made Furnishings
Trend Themes
1. Eco-plastic - There is an opportunity to disrupt traditional plastic manufacturing industries by creating products from natural plastics and rubbers that are both sustainable and attractive.
2. Organic Design - Businesses can capitalize on the trend towards organic design by creating more furniture and home goods made from natural materials like the Botanica by Formafantasma collection.
3. Upcycling Innovation - The development of furniture and home decor made from upcycled materials like Botanica's animal products can be seen as a disruptive innovation opportunity within a wider circular economy context.
Industry Implications
1. Plastics Industry - Companies within the plastics industry can benefit from investing in the research and development of natural plastics like those used in the Botanica collection to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable products.
2. Furniture Industry - The trend towards organic design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture companies willing to invest in creating more naturally made and environmentally conscious pieces like those found in the Botanica collection.
3. Art Conservation Industry - The use of plastics and other synthetic materials in art conservation presents a growing problem, and innovative solutions like those developed by Plart and Formafantasma could disrupt traditional approaches to preserving and restoring art and design objects.