The IKEA x Tom Dixon 'Gardening Will Save The World' exhibition is a new collaboration between the retailer and the designer that will be shown off at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019.
The exhibit aims to highlight the benefits of sustainability when it comes to gardening and how growing food locally could benefit urban areas in the future. The system consists of a raised modular landscape that would provide a place for medicinal plants to be cultivated as well as those for consumption.
The IKEA x Tom Dixon 'Gardening Will Save The World' exhibition will be on display for one week with the plants and flowers from the garden donated to to the Participatory City charity and public makerspace The Warehouse in London.
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The IKEA x Tom Dixon 'Gardening Will Save The World' Exhibition
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Gardening - The IKEA x Tom Dixon 'Gardening Will Save The World' exhibition highlights the benefits of sustainability in gardening, presenting an opportunity for companies to innovate with eco-friendly gardening products.
2. Urban Farming - The exhibit showcases the possibility of growing food locally in urban areas, creating disruption opportunities in the agriculture industry and urban planning.
3. Modular Garden Design - The raised modular landscape system in the exhibit creates opportunities for innovation in customizable and adaptable garden design for both personal and commercial use.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Companies in the retail industry can explore eco-friendly gardening products and technologies as demand for sustainable solutions increases.
2. Agriculture - The focus on local and sustainable food production in the exhibit can inspire disruptive innovations in the agriculture industry.
3. Urban Planning - The exhibit presents an opportunity to incorporate urban farming and green spaces into city planning, disrupting traditional urban design practices.