# Public Transit Furniture 'Subway Series' by 718 Made in Brooklyn Will Get You Places By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/718-made-in-brooklyn References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/custom-subway-stop-signs/96683/) & [718madeinbrooklyn](http://www.718madeinbrooklyn.com/) There is no doubt that the New York City subway system is iconic, so why wouldn't 718 Made in Brooklyn want to upcycle decommissioned signs and fixtures into cool furniture pieces? I'm sure other design agencies are kicking their behinds (or each other's) for not doing this themselves. Dubbing their line the 'Subway Series,' 718 Made in Brooklyn decided not to simply recycle old subway memorabilia, but also to create their own decor inspired by subway parts. Bringing character to your home, would you be interested in housing refurbished subway fixtures? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Furniture:** Creative businesses can tap into the growing demand for upcycled furniture by repurposing discarded materials into unique and environmentally-friendly products. - **Urban-inspired Decor:** The popularity of urban aesthetics presents an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create decor items inspired by iconic city elements. - **Sustainable Design:** Incorporating sustainable practices and materials into product design can cater to the eco-conscious consumer market and contribute to a greener future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can leverage the demand for unique and environmentally-friendly furniture pieces by curating upcycled products for their clients. - **Home Furnishings:** Home furnishings retailers can capitalize on the trend of urban-inspired decor by offering a wide range of products inspired by iconic city elements. - **Product Manufacturing:** Product manufacturers can gain a competitive edge by integrating sustainable practices and materials into their design and production processes, attracting eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md) - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Concise Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-collection.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md)