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Spiked Pacifiers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Trevor Brown's 'Baby Art' is Quite Frightening

— September 13, 2009 — Art & Design
The frightening pendant you see above is Trevor Brown's spiked pacifier. Brown is an artist whose site 'Baby Art' features his macabre and twisted creations. From Japanese Lolita culture to the kind of macabre material you'd see in the movie 'Hostel,' Trevor Brown's art isn't for those with sensitive tastes (or stomachs).

Check out more images of Trevor Brown's spiked pacifier above, and keep clicking for more macabre features.

Implications - Modern shoppers are feeling the monotony of designs on the market and desire products that contain some sort of shock value. Items featuring an unconventional aesthetic are appealing to customers who are looking for one-of-a-kind styles. In order to appeal to more buyers, companies could focus on this aspect of surprise.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Aesthetic - The trend towards unconventional aesthetics is an opportunity for companies to create products with shock value and one-of-a-kind styles.
2. Personalized Designs - The desire for unique products opens up opportunities for companies to offer personalized designs that cater to individual tastes and preferences.
3. Shifting Consumer Preferences - The shift in consumer preferences towards macabre and twisted creations presents an opportunity for companies to explore new markets and target niche audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories - The fashion and accessories industry can tap into the trend of unconventional aesthetics by creating clothing, jewelry, and accessories with shocking and unique designs.
2. Art and Home Decor - The art and home decor industry can capitalize on the desire for one-of-a-kind styles by offering macabre and twisted creations, such as sculptures and wall art, that cater to consumers looking for unconventional aesthetics.
3. Toy and Baby Products - The toy and baby products industry has the opportunity to create unique and unconventional items, such as spiked pacifiers, that appeal to customers seeking products with shock value and unconventional designs.
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