Deviant artist Dans-Magic is clearly looking forward to the upcoming movie 'Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen' and to celebrate, he has create the ultimate 'Transformers' jewelry--an Optimus Prime ring.
The Optimus Prime Ring is 14k gold and took the artist 50 hours to create. This Transformer even has ruby eyes for a little extra glimmer.
Implications - Blockbuster films have become more than just entertainment on the big screen, they have sprouted a culture of innovation for new products to fulfill the needs of the consumer fan base. Movies can become a pop culture phenomenon, so it is important for designers to realize the potential that some movies possess so they can jump on that trend and capitalize on it.
'Transformers' Jewelry
Dans-Magic Optimus Prime Ring Leads Up to the Sequel
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Jewelry - Designers can capitalize on blockbuster films by creating pop culture-inspired jewelry like the Optimus Prime ring.
2. Fan-created Art - Artists, like Dans-Magic, can create fan-made products that fill a need within the consumer fan base.
3. Nostalgia Products - The popularity of creating products inspired by nostalgic franchises, like Transformers, can create a new market for designers.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Design - Jewelry designers can create a new market by tapping into pop culture trends and creating inspired pieces like Dans-Magic's Optimus Prime ring.
2. Movie Merchandise - The film industry can capitalize on fan-made products like the Optimus Prime ring by supporting and licensing fan-created merchandise.
3. Fan Art - The fan art industry can expand beyond traditional mediums, like drawings and paintings, and move into product design to meet the demands of the fan base.