A major design movement of the moment goes back to nature and uses organic materials like wood. We've done a special on bamboo before, but ordinary wood is a current favourite of many designers too. Unpainted wood is being used in a wide range of ways, even in designing modern technologies, from USBs to radios, demonstrating our ingrained tendency to want to surround ourselves with nature.
Here's a look at some of the best wooden technology designs featured on Trend Hunter.
Woodovation
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Wooden Memory Stick
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Wooden USB Necklace
Fashion Meets Tech
10
Wood Gadget Cases
Wanxinda iPod Case
9
Wooden PCs
Suissa Enlighten
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Time-Controlled Aromatherapy
Aroma Waker
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Retro Plasma Televisions
Wilkerson Furniture
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Wooden Orb Mouse
Jupiter PC Mouse
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$14,000 African Blackwood Cell Phones
Gresso White Diamonds Mobile
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Digital Photos Urns
Frame Holds Photos and Ashes
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Olympus Wooden Camera
Stylish and Enduring
2
Natural Wood TV
Swedx LCD HDTV (CES 2008)
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Retro Radio Strikes Again
MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack
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Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
Contemporary Woodland Retreats
Michael Kendrick Architects Creates an Immersive & Idyllic Retreat
Empowering Walking Sticks
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Freestanding Vertical Desk Designs
The Conceptual 'Workstick' by Alp Çakın is Space-Saving
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
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3D-Printed Intricate Homeware
Sheyn Focues on Designing Detailed Tiny Furniture Homeware
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Decorative Device Chargers
The 'Tri-charge' Wireless Charger Concept by Hanyoung Lee is Two-in-One
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs
The 'Seed Chair' by Povilas Grigas is Imagined for Google Offices
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Clock-Accented Shelf Designs
The Omega Shelf by Liam de la Bedoyere Features Bent Plywood
Carved Timber Workstation Organizers
The Conceptual 'Forest Tidy' Organization Kit is Stackable
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Organically Finished Car Chargers
The VogDUO Magnetic Wireless Leather Car Charger is Stylish
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Rollable Bamboo Keyboards
The Bamboo Slips Keyboard by Bruce Tao is Slim and Highly Portable
Textural Timber-Made Keyboards
The Hacoa Full Ki-Board Wireless Adds Warmth to a Workstation
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Mud-Made Furniture Collections
New Volumes Collection 02— Terracotta Pays Homage to the Material
Design-Conscious Tech Docks
The Conceptual MagSafe Trio by Lee Huang Has a Tactile Form
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
Wood-Filled Familial Tiny Homes
The Modern Tiny Living 'Ojai' Tiny House Has Space for Four
Timeless Japandi-Themed Accessories
Oakywood Drops its MagSafe Collection of Tech Accessories
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
DIY Life-Size Tanks
ND Woodworking Art Draws Inspiration from the 'World of Tanks' Video Game
Wooden Offcut Facades
Kolman Boye Architects Practice Sustainability with This New Project
Wireless Harmonious Modern Speakers
Bang & Olufsen Presents a New Sleek Beolab 8 Speaker
Tactile Smart Home Devices
The 'from()' Design Concept Prioritizes Intuitive Controls
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Sculpted Wooden Desktop Illuminators
The 'Sleepy Wood' Desk Lamp by Jeongwoo SEO is Curvaceous
Style-Conscious Power Tools
The Conceptual 'Module' Compact Drill Has Recycled Materials
Bendable Bio-Inspired Materials
The HygroShell is a Self-Constructing Timber Building System
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Knotted Wooden Furniture Capsules
Claudio Larcher Designs the New Paco Y Paco Set of Furniture
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Customizable Timber Timepieces
The VertmaxDesign Mechanical Wooden Watch is Handcrafted
Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture
Moroso Unveils the Pebble Rubble Series of Rounded Furniture
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps
Terrence Woodgate & Case Furniture Collaborate on This Piece
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Handmade Wooden Home Accessories
Connected Goods Boasts an Exquisite Range of Home Essentials
Spiritual Stone Brushes
The 'Stone Brush' Creates a Spiritual Sweeping Experience in the Home
Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes
Keiji Ashizawa Designs the Hiroo Residence in Central Tokyo
Carbon-Negative Pigment T-Shirts
The Vollebak Wooden T-Shirt is Made with Compostable Fabric
Recycled Plastic Technology Hubs
The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger is Conveniently Designed
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Rustic Tech Accessory Cases
The hardgraft Cable Wool Wrap Protects and Organizes Essentials
Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers
Western Acoustics Unveils New Customized Speakers
Wondrous Wooden Cities
The 'Stockholm Wood City' Will Include 2,000 Homes, Retail Spaces & Offices
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars
Natasha's Travel Guitar is Inspired by the Yamaha Silent Guitars
Modular Biodesign Furniture Series
The VANK-CUBE Series are Made from Flax and Hemp Materials
Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture
Alexander Lervik Creates Furniture From Leftover Materials
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Birch Plywood Handmade Speakers
The Monolith by Nocs Studio is Made and Designed in Sweden
Wooden Multipurpose Meeting Tables
Narbutas Continues to Grow its Nova Wood Collection
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Immersive Urban Woodwork
Roguski Reimagines Urban Landscapes in Wooden Masterpieces
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Oceanside Bamboo Restaurants
This Maldivian Restaurant Boasts Stunningly Sustainable Construction
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs
The baraboda Twisted Lasercut Wooden Lampshade is intricate
Modular Modern Wooden Bookshelves
Kengo Kuma Designs the Marumarushikaku Shelf for More Trees
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Classic Wood Veneer Speakers
Tivoli Presents the New Audio Model Two Digital Speaker
Sustainable Productive Portable Gadgets
Logitech's Pebble 2 Collection Feature a Sustainable Build
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures
The Love Hultén 'Tegel' Turns Plant Signals into MIDI Tones
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Serene Wooden Dynamic Lamps
Jeongwoo SEO Designs the Sleepy Wood Lamp for Living Spaces
Pine Wood-Inspired Minimal Lamps
Yamagiwa and Hans-Agne Jakobsson Design the a New Lamp
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers
Gomi Releases Bluetooth Speakers Made of Recycled Plastic Waste
Sustainable Timber-Made Toilets
The Woodio 'Block' Toilet is Made Using Wood Composite
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Contemporary Wooden Blue Cabins
Markéta Cajthamlová Designs the Wooden Cabin in the Mountains
Wooden Cork Outdoor Furniture
Patrick Norguet and Ethimo Design the Cross Collection
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
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Afromosia Wood-Defined Dutch Homes
DAB Studio Transforms a Family Home Kitchen in Zwaag
Timber Desktop Technology Stands
The Hrdwood Wooden Headphone Stands Come in Two Finishes
Distinctive Wooden Furniture Series
Karimoku Designs the Seyun Collection for Zaha Hadid Design
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Timber Smartwatch Charging Mounts
The Oakywood Magnetic Charging Apple Watch Stand is Demure
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
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One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Rustic Recycled Wood Tables
The 'Primitive Structures' Table Design by Jongwon Lee is Stone-Like
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units
Cozey Presents the New Altitude Shelving Line
Hand-Finished Oak Wood Furniture
Zaha Hadid Design & Karimoku Furniture Drop the SEYUN Collection
Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
chengshe.design Designs the ONEBOX with Fidgeting Elements
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Wooden Cubic University Buildings
BIG Designs the Makers' KUbe at the University of Kansas
Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Wooden Traditional Finnish Homes
Cobe and the Lundén Architecture Company Design the Espoo House
Chamotte Stoneware Furniture Series
Alan Louis Presents New Designs at Maison&Objet
Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections
Robert Stadler Unveil Produce-Inspired Furniture Collection
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Wooden Structural Outdoor Bedes
Marco Lavit Designs the Hut Lounge Bed for Ethimo
Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions
Tikari Works Designs A Room Around a Tree in London
Elegant Laptop Elevators
Grovemade Launched an Enhanced Version of Its Wood Laptop Riser.
Sustainable Cubic Homes
Appels Architekten Designs a New Wooden Home in Germany
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Unique Handcrafted Watches
Woodstone Watches Serve as a Reminder to Remain in the Present
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Hand Carved Cork Furniture
( ae ) offices Designs the DOL Furniture Collection with Tactile Detail
Eco-Friendly Desk Stands
The 'HOMBI' is a Customizable Stand for Phones, Cards, and More
Wooden Compact Home Designs
Madeiguincho Designs the Vigia Home Inspired by 'Lookouts'
View-Overlooking Portable Wooden Saunas
BIVAK Studio Designs the Portable New SAUNABIVAK
Victorian-Inspired USB Keyboards
The Diviner Keyboard is Crafted From Solid Wood
Natural Material Gardening Sets
Pallarès and Audo Copenhagen Launch the Garden Collection
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Whimsical Flowing Woodland Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the 3 Bedroom Balinese Villa
Coconut Tree-Made Tall Cabinets
Jean Servais Somian Creates Towering Cabinets from Coconut Wood
Artful Wooden Furniture Series
Brecht Wright Gander Designs Knowledge of All Dark Things
Asia-Based Wooden Buildings
Toyo Ito Designs the Gaia Building at the NTU in Singapore
Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland