At the London Design Festival 2016, attendees in need of a rest stop might have looked around for a nearby water closet, but if there was nothing in the vicinity, the 'Toilet Break' exhibition could also suffice. The expo showcased forward-thinking designs related to defecation, and it was put together by design magazine 'Dirty Furniture' in collaboration with the 'Shit Museum.'
Though it might sound crass, the Shit Museum is a very serious and earnest design collection. In fact, the museum won a Milano Design Award when it was displayed in Milan.
Items in Toilet Break include 'Tilted Merdacotta,' a series of food and water-safe terracotta vases, plates, cups, and furniture made from cow manure, and Takram London's "adult nappy," an adult diaper that increases the efficiency of factory workers.
Defecation-Themed Design Exhibitions
'Toilet Break' was on Display at the London Design Festival
Trend Themes
1. Defecation-themed Design - The trend of incorporating defecation themes in design exhibitions presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry.
2. Forward-thinking Design - The trend of showcasing forward-thinking designs related to defecation creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design industry.
3. Toilet Break Exhibition - The trend of hosting toilet-themed exhibitions allows for disruptive innovation in the event planning and entertainment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of defecation-themed design exhibitions by creating unique and unconventional products.
2. Design - The design industry can seize the opportunity to develop innovative products and concepts related to forward-thinking defecation-themed designs.
3. Event Planning - The event planning industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by organizing toilet-themed exhibitions and embracing unconventional concepts.