The Gumption Toilet Brush Takes the Form of Funky Individuals
Meghan Young — July 12, 2010 — Art & Design
References: fastcodesign
What can I say about the Gumption Toilet Brush? Fast Company Design has quite the opinion, and although I see their perspective clearly, I'm more than sure that the creators of this interesting cleaner were not intentionally trying to offend anyone.
Re-imagining the bathroom staple as afro-headed, the multicolored Gumption Toilet Brush brings a little funk-soul to an otherwise dirty cleaning job. What do you think of this design, however? Is it a tasteless or a fun and harmless design?
Re-imagining the bathroom staple as afro-headed, the multicolored Gumption Toilet Brush brings a little funk-soul to an otherwise dirty cleaning job. What do you think of this design, however? Is it a tasteless or a fun and harmless design?
Trend Themes
1. Cultural Diversity in Household Products - The Gumption Toilet Brush's afro-headed design showcases the growing trend of incorporating cultural diversity in everyday household products.
2. Funky and Playful Cleaning Tools - The multicolored Gumption Toilet Brush represents the trend of incorporating funk and playfulness into traditionally mundane cleaning tools.
3. Controversial Design in Consumer Products - The afro-headed design of the Gumption Toilet Brush raises questions about the line between tasteful and offensive design in consumer products.
Industry Implications
1. Cleaning Products Industry - The Gumption Toilet Brush's unique design creates opportunities for innovation and differentiation within the cleaning products industry.
2. Home Goods Industry - The incorporation of cultural diversity and playful design in products like the Gumption Toilet Brush opens up new avenues for creativity and branding in the home goods industry.
3. Consumer Products Industry - The controversy surrounding the afro-headed design of the Gumption Toilet Brush highlights the need for thoughtful and inclusive design practices in the consumer products industry.
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