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Tales from the Crypt Chairs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Hongtao Zhou Brings Dumpster Chair Back to Life

— October 31, 2009 — Eco
Hongtao Zhou has created a chair which should be found in either a haunted Louisiana bayou, or a house inhabited by zombies. Hongtao Zhou used wood scraps and sawdust on the chair to create the eerie look of dripping slime.

The Hongtao Zhou designed chair is perfect for sitting on while handing out candy to all the little snot noses running around Halloween night.

Implications - IT MAY BE MORE BENEFICIAL TO NOT INCORPORATE THE LAST LINE, AS I CAN ERASE IT FROM THE TREND.

But before you check out the links below, consider the fact that Hongtao Zhow has managed to create a chair that connotes fear in different ways to different people. Now you are ready to flick on the links.
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Furniture - The use of recycled materials and creative design in furniture production can result in innovative and visually striking pieces.
2. Creepy Aesthetic - Designing products with a creepy aesthetic can tap into consumer interest in horror and the macabre.
3. Halloween-inspired Design - Creating products with a Halloween theme can capitalize on the popularity of the holiday and attract seasonal consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Companies in the furniture manufacturing industry can explore repurposing materials and incorporating unique design elements to create innovative and environmentally friendly products.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can embrace the creepy aesthetic trend by offering products with spooky designs and macabre themes to cater to consumers interested in horror and alternative styles.
3. Seasonal Retail - Retailers specializing in seasonal products can leverage the Halloween-inspired design trend by offering a variety of themed products that capture the spirit of the holiday and attract customers looking for Halloween decor and accessories.
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