Etcetera Stationery Holder is Excessively Cute
Jessica Marcel — October 18, 2009 — Art & Design
References: vaughshannon & mocoloco
The Etcetera stationery holder by design partnership VaughShannon is a super stylish way to display your stationery obsession.
The piece is useful and cute. In fact, it's so cute that the Etcetera stationery holder may deter you from ever grabbing that stationery and getting down to some writing.
VaughShannon, based in Dublin, cite “clarity, functionality and wit†as the core principles behind their work. This piece displays all three.
Implications - The pretty frame that can be hung up on a wall can hold loads of stationary and makes for a unique and functional art piece at the same time. You can organize the stationary as you wish and even place writing tools within the frame as well.
The piece is useful and cute. In fact, it's so cute that the Etcetera stationery holder may deter you from ever grabbing that stationery and getting down to some writing.
VaughShannon, based in Dublin, cite “clarity, functionality and wit†as the core principles behind their work. This piece displays all three.
Implications - The pretty frame that can be hung up on a wall can hold loads of stationary and makes for a unique and functional art piece at the same time. You can organize the stationary as you wish and even place writing tools within the frame as well.
Trend Themes
1. Stationery Display Frames - The trend towards using picture frames to display stationery can be capitalized on by manufacturers by creating innovative and customizable designs.
2. Functional Art Pieces - Creating art pieces that function as useful tools, such as this stationery holder, is a trend that appeals to consumers who want to optimize their living spaces.
3. Cute and Functional Products - The success of the Etcetera stationery holder highlights the trend of consumers looking for products that are both adorable and practical at the same time.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery Manufacturing - Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of using creative methods to display stationery by producing stunning customized frames for consumers.
2. Home Decor - The trend towards functional art pieces that also serve a practical purpose highlights an opportunity for home decor manufacturers to create products that appeal to consumers' aesthetic and functional needs.
3. Gift and Novelty Items - The popularity of products that are both practical and cute suggests a strong market for gift and novelty items that serve a useful purpose beyond just being decorative.
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