Laid-Off Factory Worker Zhang Wuyi is Resourceful
Josh Triantafilou — March 28, 2012 — Art & Design
References: offbeatchina & designbuzz
Chinese factory worker Zhang Wuyi may have been laid off from his job at a textile factory in Wuhan but he is certainly not hurting for work. He has been producing fully-functioning mini-submarines. Furthermore, these subs are for sale. This has provided Zhang Wuyi and his team a tidy income that allows them to continue their work.
The submarines may not be up to exploring the open oceans, but they are perfect for a lake or river with a slow current. It is in environmentss such as these that Zhang Wuyi and his team test out their creations.
His team is comprised of ten people: Zhang Wuyi himself, a few engineers and workers. The resourcefulness of this crew is admirable.
The submarines may not be up to exploring the open oceans, but they are perfect for a lake or river with a slow current. It is in environmentss such as these that Zhang Wuyi and his team test out their creations.
His team is comprised of ten people: Zhang Wuyi himself, a few engineers and workers. The resourcefulness of this crew is admirable.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Submarine Manufacturing - Opportunity for individuals or small teams to manufacture and sell fully-functioning mini-submarines.
2. Utilizing Local Resources - Exploration of ways to create innovative products using locally available resources and skills.
3. Niche Submarine Market - Potential for a specialized market catering to lakes and rivers with slow currents.
Industry Implications
1. Marine Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity in manufacturing and commercializing smaller, affordable, and locally-built submarines.
2. Adventure Tourism - Opportunity to offer unique submarine experiences in lakes and rivers with slow currents as a niche tourism attraction.
3. Resourceful Entrepreneurship - Chance for small business owners to find inventive uses for local resources and create niche products like mini-submarines.
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