Hilarious ‘Help' Paperclips by i3 Lab
Elsa Blaine — July 17, 2009 — Art & Design
References: designboom & translate.google
These hilarious bookmarks just make me laugh. Called 'Help!' it's easy to see where the name came from. This poor soul is stuck in your book, with only the top of his head and arms sticking out, waving furiously for rescue. Too cute.
The metal markers from i3 Lab of Korea can be used just as easily as paperclips. They are sold in packs of 5 for about $26 US from the Designboom webshop.
Implications - A humorous design can have a huge effect on a product's popularity in the marketplace. Consumers are constantly looking for merchandise that is not only innovative, but is also lighthearted in nature. Businesses can easily ensure that their commodities and services are memorable by making them humorous in nature and design.
The metal markers from i3 Lab of Korea can be used just as easily as paperclips. They are sold in packs of 5 for about $26 US from the Designboom webshop.
Implications - A humorous design can have a huge effect on a product's popularity in the marketplace. Consumers are constantly looking for merchandise that is not only innovative, but is also lighthearted in nature. Businesses can easily ensure that their commodities and services are memorable by making them humorous in nature and design.
Trend Themes
1. Humorous Design - Opportunity to create innovative and lighthearted products that appeal to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - Opportunity to introduce humor into everyday office supplies.
1.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
