These Decorative Cups Have Adorable Animalistic Features
Jen Chae — July 17, 2013 — Art & Design
References: kinto.co.jp & kinto.co.jp
These decorative cups will catch your attention in an unusual way—with their tails. Japanese design studio Kinto gives animalistic traits to inanimate objects by attaching realistically shaped tails to each mug. The products, called Mugtails, are adorably toy-like.
Mugtails are inspired by many different animals. The all-white ceramic cups are minimalist in design, with nothing but a a faint imprint of the animal and its corresponding tail. But you will be able to identify the animal from afar by just looking at the cup’s tail. While a rabbit has a spherical fluff as its tail, the chipmunk has a full curly one that could even be used as the cup’s handle bar. The tails are precisely aligned with the imprint on the mugs so that each cup displays a cute image.
Mugtails are inspired by many different animals. The all-white ceramic cups are minimalist in design, with nothing but a a faint imprint of the animal and its corresponding tail. But you will be able to identify the animal from afar by just looking at the cup’s tail. While a rabbit has a spherical fluff as its tail, the chipmunk has a full curly one that could even be used as the cup’s handle bar. The tails are precisely aligned with the imprint on the mugs so that each cup displays a cute image.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Decor - Create a line of home decor items with animal-inspired features, such as tail-accented mugs, to appeal to animal lovers and add a whimsical touch to any space.
2. Minimalist Design - Incorporate minimalist design elements, like the all-white ceramic cups with faint imprints, to create visually appealing and sleek products that can stand out in the market.
3. Toy-like Aesthetics - Explore toy-like aesthetics in various products, by adding playful and adorable features, to attract customers looking for unique and charming items.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage the trend of animal-inspired decor to create a wide range of products that appeal to different tastes and preferences.
2. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry can incorporate minimalist design elements and unique features, like tail accents, to create modern and stylish products that enhance the cooking and dining experience.
3. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can tap into the demand for toy-like aesthetics by offering a variety of playful and whimsical products, such as tail-accented mugs, as unique gift options.
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