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Racetrack Bookshelves

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Infinite Loop Bookcase Makes Continuous Reading Easy

— May 21, 2009 — Art & Design
Job Koelewijn loves literature, and loves design. This is evident by his infinite-loop bookcase.

The infinite-loop bookcase is shaped in a race track style, and while it stores a finite number of books, it looks expansive. The style is a fun take on design, giving readers a quirky space for serious (and not so serious) books.

Implications - Some symbols, like the symbol for infinity, are so well-established in society that translating them into various products from an array of different industries is almost sure to work out well. Consumers appreciate the incorporation of these symbols because these symbols are familiar, and provide a sense of comfort and trust between consumer and company.
Trend Themes
1. Infinite Loop Design - Designing products with infinite loop design such as bookshelves can create a playful and quirky touch for a product.
2. Symbolic Design - Incorporating well-established symbols like infinity into different products can establish a sense of familiarity and trust between the consumer and the company.
3. Fun and Functional Design - Creating products with a playful yet functional design, such as the racetrack bookshelf, provides consumers with both an enjoyable and useful experience.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Integrating playful and functional designs into furniture, such as the infinite loop design bookshelf, can create a unique and memorable product for consumers.
2. Consumer Goods Manufacturing - Incorporating symbolic designs, like the infinity symbol, into consumer products can establish a sense of familiarity and trust with consumers.
3. Interior Design - Utilizing fun and practical designs, such as the racetrack bookshelf, can add character and creativity to interior design projects.
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