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Anti-Social Welcome Mats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Go Away' Doormat from Fancy Says it Like it Is

— August 18, 2013 — Art & Design
Sometimes it's hard to turn away house guests who overstay their welcome, but with these hilariously anti-social welcome mats from Fancy, introverted homebodies can make it clear to potential visitors that they are simply not in the mood to chat.

This door mat is a very simple concept. Made of a bristly material that will help get rid of stubborn mud and leaves from the soles of boots and shoes, this door mat displays the words "GO AWAY" in bold, black letters. This ironic take on the traditional door mat, which typically says "Welcome," or "Home is where the heart is," or something equally friendly and optimistic, makes for a cheeky, yet honest welcome mat.

The owner of this door mat will never have to worry about turning away solicitors or surprise visitors, since their door mat will do all the talking for them, making it the perfect investment for TV addicts and grumpy old men alike.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-social Welcome Mats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of customizable anti-social welcome mats with different phrases or designs to cater to various personalities and preferences.
2. Hilariously Honest Doormats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of doormats that display humorous and sarcastic messages, appealing to individuals with a playful and unconventional sense of humor.
3. Personalized Home Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection of personalized home accessories, including doormats, that allow individuals to express their unique personalities and messages to visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor and Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new possibilities in the home decor and accessories industry by creating innovative and attention-grabbing welcome mats for consumers seeking unconventional and humorous designs.
2. E-commerce and Online Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing trend of online shopping by offering a wide variety of unique and customized doormats through an e-commerce platform, targeting niche markets in the home decor industry.
3. Gift and Novelty Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the gift and novelty products market by developing a range of funny and quirky doormats that serve as perfect gifts for individuals with a sense of humor or individuals who enjoy unique and unexpected home accessories.
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