This Stefano Merlo Design is for the Birds
Josh Triantafilou — May 31, 2012 — Eco
References: stefanomerlo & industrialdesignserved
Stefano Merlo is an Italian designer based out of Treviso, Italy who is well versed in minimalist, clean concepts. One of his latest creations, entitled 'Birdpot,' is a perfect example of this style.
His design centers around a single wooden bar running vertically from a planter into a flat pane at its top that serves as a feeding dish for small birds. Along the sides of this bar are smaller bars that protrude at right angles, allowing for vines and other plants to grow on it. The entire concept is cast in light, unobtrusive grays.
As Stefano Merlo explains on his Behance page, the Birdpot is intended to encourage a deeper relationship between people and nature. Its minimalist design is intended to let nature, be it birds or plants, take center stage.
His design centers around a single wooden bar running vertically from a planter into a flat pane at its top that serves as a feeding dish for small birds. Along the sides of this bar are smaller bars that protrude at right angles, allowing for vines and other plants to grow on it. The entire concept is cast in light, unobtrusive grays.
As Stefano Merlo explains on his Behance page, the Birdpot is intended to encourage a deeper relationship between people and nature. Its minimalist design is intended to let nature, be it birds or plants, take center stage.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Outdoor Planters - Opportunity for designers to create more environmentally conscious outdoor planters that incorporate materials that are sustainable and encourage interaction with nature.
2. Vertical Indoor Planters - Innovative planters that take up minimal space in smaller urban apartments can provide a solution for individuals looking to bring greenery into their homes or workspaces.
3. Multi-functional Planter Designs - Designers can create planters that serve dual purposes such as serving as feeding dishes, bird habitats, or rainwater collectors, thus appealing to customers looking for sustainable, practical, multi-use products.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture Industry - Companies in the outdoor furniture and decor industry can innovate by incorporating bird habitats or integrated planters into their products to appeal to environmentally conscious customers.
2. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can offer innovative, space-saving solutions for urban dwellers with limited space, such as vertical planters that serve as aesthetic and functional pieces.
3. Gardening Industry - Innovative designs for planters and garden systems that take into account the environmental impact of production, and provide practical features such as rainwater collection, can appeal to a growing market of eco-conscious consumers.
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