The Steampunk Native Americans Photo Series Transforms Old Textiles
Jason Soy — July 15, 2011 — Art & Design
References: libraryonline.au & howtobearetronaut
Looking at this Steampunk Native Americans photo series, it's actually hard to believe that CDs, computer mouses, and keyboards were non-existent in indigenous cultures. After all, the modern tech gadgets blend so seamlessly with the tribal garbs of these Native American models that most people wouldn't even notice if they were just skimming through these pictures.
My favorite of these Steampunk Native Americans photos is the one featuring a chief-like figure with a massive headdress made from CDs and computer boards.
Implications - Consumers are trying to mediate their relationships with the traditional and the modern, as illustrated symbolically through this photo series. They want to lead more naturalistic lives, but also can't escape the conveniences brought about by modern technology. Corporations may utilize this consumer concern to their advantage by creating products with new age functions, but with familiar design aesthetics.
My favorite of these Steampunk Native Americans photos is the one featuring a chief-like figure with a massive headdress made from CDs and computer boards.
Implications - Consumers are trying to mediate their relationships with the traditional and the modern, as illustrated symbolically through this photo series. They want to lead more naturalistic lives, but also can't escape the conveniences brought about by modern technology. Corporations may utilize this consumer concern to their advantage by creating products with new age functions, but with familiar design aesthetics.
Trend Themes
1. Traditional Modernism - The trend of blending traditional indigenous clothing with modern technology creates opportunities for companies to develop products that bridge both worlds
2. Steampunk Fashion - The trend of using technology and gadgets in fashion designs provides opportunities for innovative fashion startups and designers
3. Artistic Representations of Culture - The trend of using photography and other visual art forms to represent cultural heritage presents opportunities for artists and creative professionals in the fashion industry
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can explore the fusion of traditional indigenous clothing with modern technology to create new designs that cater to consumer demands
2. Technology Industry - The technology industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create functional tech products with aesthetically pleasing designs inspired by traditional indigenous clothing
3. Creative Industry - The creative industry, particularly photographers and visual artists, can explore the representation of cultural heritage through artistic expressions and storytelling
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