Screen Printed Pillowcases Illuminate the Night
Katie Cordrey — January 28, 2010 — Art & Design
References: etsy & freshtrend
Honolulu-based Etsy artist 'wildglow' designs and creates screen-printed pillowcases using a soft-to-the-touch, non-toxic water-based ink that glows in the dark after being "charged" by exposure to any light source.
These unique glow-in-the-dark pillowcases feature fun images, inspiring sayings and even the alphabet for young learners. The images never wash out and there's something of interest for every age group.
Implications - By making even something as basic as a pillowcase interactive and interesting, these screen-printed pillowcases show how there is a definite market for quirky and fun new products out there. This simple but effective creation has definite potential to change the way people look at pillows once and for all.
These unique glow-in-the-dark pillowcases feature fun images, inspiring sayings and even the alphabet for young learners. The images never wash out and there's something of interest for every age group.
Implications - By making even something as basic as a pillowcase interactive and interesting, these screen-printed pillowcases show how there is a definite market for quirky and fun new products out there. This simple but effective creation has definite potential to change the way people look at pillows once and for all.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Fun Products - The success of glow-in-the-dark pillowcases highlights the market demand for quirky and fun new products that can engage and captivate consumers.
2. Personalized Bedding - Customizable pillowcases with unique designs and inspiring sayings offer consumers a way to personalize their bedding and express their individuality.
3. Sensory Experience - Glow-in-the-dark bedding provides a unique sensory experience, tapping into the growing trend of products that engage multiple senses and create immersive environments.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage the trend of glow-in-the-dark bedding to create innovative and eye-catching products that enhance the overall aesthetic of living spaces.
2. Children's Products - The market for glow-in-the-dark bedding can be a great opportunity for companies in the children's products industry to offer engaging and interactive bedding options that appeal to both kids and parents.
3. Printing and Textiles - The printing and textiles industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating new printing techniques and materials to produce more unique and captivating glow-in-the-dark products.
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