The Catapult Boy Ring is Playfully Minimalist
Michael Hines — November 13, 2011 — Fashion
References: appliancestudio & yankodesign
The classroom would become a more dangerous place if every student were wearing the Catapult Boy ring. The Catapult Boy ring is a playful piece of jewelery designed primarily to shoot rubber bands.
The Catapult Boy ring was designed by Appliance Studio. The band is all-black and looks to be made of plastic. The device has a simple design with a raised fin being used to shoot the rubber bands. I doubt that teachers would be very receptive to the idea of rings that shoot rubber bands, but it is nice to see such a playful jewelery concept. Here’s hoping that Appliance Studio creates a whole line of jewelery and accessories designed to remind people of the carefree days of childhood.
The Catapult Boy ring was designed by Appliance Studio. The band is all-black and looks to be made of plastic. The device has a simple design with a raised fin being used to shoot the rubber bands. I doubt that teachers would be very receptive to the idea of rings that shoot rubber bands, but it is nice to see such a playful jewelery concept. Here’s hoping that Appliance Studio creates a whole line of jewelery and accessories designed to remind people of the carefree days of childhood.
Trend Themes
1. Playful Jewelry - Appliance Studio could explore designing a whole line of playful jewelry and accessories that tap into childhood nostalgia.
2. Novelty Accessories - Creating accessories that are unique and conversation-starting like the Catapult Boy ring could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Minimalist Design - Tapping into the trend of minimalism, the Catapult Boy's minimalist design could be a starting point for disruptive innovation opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Appliance Studio could start exploring playful and unique jewelry and accessories designs that tap into nostalgia and playfulness.
2. Novelty Goods - The novelty goods industry can tap into creating accessories that are unique and conversation-starting like the Catapult Boy ring.
3. Fashion Accessories - The trend of minimalism in fashion accessories can provide a starting point for Appliance Studio to design their accessories and jewelry.
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