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Profane Design

Coarse language transcends ordinary discourse

Implications - Consumers are drawn to the naughty—people love vulgarity. Until now, however, obscene language has never been anything more than part of day-to-day speak and R-rated movies. But today’s designers aren’t worried about being refined; their products don’t hold anything back. From cussing greeting cards to offensive fashion, uncouth designs are increasing in availability, rendering them less shocking than they are amusing.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Vulgarity in Design - Consumers are fascinated by the use of profanities in design, this change in product demands will lead to more representation of free speech.
2. Passive Aggressiveness - The rise in passive aggressive items for consumers to express their sentiments will continue to grow as consumers will look for unique ways to express themselves.
3. Disruptive Craftsmanship - More crafters will add a twist to traditional art forms to create laughable stitches and linens.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Designers can create shoes and clothes with hidden profanity messages while maintaining a refined appearance.
2. Stationary Industry - Designers can create bittersweet cards for customers to express sentiments in a passive aggressive manner.
3. Crafter Industry - Crafter's with an artistic twist can capitalize on a rising trend of humorous linens and stitches.
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The Etsy shop Sweet Perversion has created a unique way to express your sentiments that normally would not be considered socially acceptable. The Sweet Perversion stationary is a basic blank card printed… MORE
Sassy Coffee Sleeves
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Cartographer Daniel Huffman set out to measure which of 48 contiguous states of America were more profane. Using a sample of 1.5 million geo-coded tweets, the propensity of six swear words is displayed… MORE
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If you are looking for a pair of shoes that make a statement, look no further than the Mark McNairy 'F-Off' shoe collection. The latest shoe collection from the Dutch designer, the 'F-Off' collection is… MORE
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Girls are expected to get excited and gushy when presented a stuffed animal from a loved one. But how would you react if you received the ‘#### Bitch Bear' from Love is Lame? Sure, it’s not your typical… MORE

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