Editor Jana Pijak Counts Down her Favorite Examples of Emotive Design
Alyson Wyers — December 18, 2014 — TH Video
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If you loved mood rings as a child in the 1990s, then you will likely be a fan of these emotive design examples. Trend Hunter Editor Jana Pijak discusses her top picks for mood-sensitive design, from emotion-revealing clothing to light therapy eye wear and even luxury mood rings.
The third place Mood Sweater by Sensory is embedded with sensors that tell people how you're feeling using a colorful emotive display. Ideal for those with the winter blues, Jana's second favorite emotive design idea takes the form of Seasonal Affective Disorder-ameliorating light therapy glasses. The top instance is a luxury version of the classic mood ring by Lake & Stars lingerie designer Maayan Zilberman. Despite featuring a futuristic esthetic, the rings also blend in a nostalgic feel.
The third place Mood Sweater by Sensory is embedded with sensors that tell people how you're feeling using a colorful emotive display. Ideal for those with the winter blues, Jana's second favorite emotive design idea takes the form of Seasonal Affective Disorder-ameliorating light therapy glasses. The top instance is a luxury version of the classic mood ring by Lake & Stars lingerie designer Maayan Zilberman. Despite featuring a futuristic esthetic, the rings also blend in a nostalgic feel.
Trend Themes
1. Emotion-revealing Clothing - Opportunity for designers to create clothing embedded with sensors that display a person's emotions, allowing for a new level of self-expression.
2. Light Therapy Eye Wear - Potential for eyewear companies to develop glasses that use light therapy to alleviate symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, providing a stylish and convenient solution.
3. Luxury Mood Rings - Disruptive innovation opportunity for jewelry designers to create futuristic yet nostalgic mood rings that combine high-end aesthetics with sentimental value.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion designers can capitalize on the trend of emotion-revealing clothing and create innovative garments that enhance self-expression.
2. Eyewear - Eyewear companies have the possibility to tap into the market of light therapy eyewear and offer stylish solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferers.
3. Jewelry - Jewelry designers can explore the market of luxury mood rings, creating unique pieces that blend futuristic aesthetics with sentimental value.
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