# Barked Critter Decor Moderne Wood Animals will Jazz up Living Rooms By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Moderne-wood-animals-by-Uusi-are-easy-to-assemble-and-easy-to-love References: [dwr](http://www.dwr.com/product/moderne-wood-animal.do?sortby=ourPicks) & [uusi.us](http://uusi.us/uusi/home.html) Moderne Wood Animals, designed by Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham, are imaginative [wooden figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) that transform from 2D puzzles into 3D sculptures. The inventive toy is available in five different animal styles, and is constructed out of American black walnut and white oak veneer. The [beautifully grained woods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage) add a decorative element to the dynamic design of the [children's toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-for-ubbi). Moderne Wood Animals are made up of a few pieces, making them very easy for anyone to assemble. The flat pieces are slotted together making them form a multidimensional sculptural element. The playful decor is both sophisticated and simple, and has the ability to win over the hearts of a lot of different age groups. The Moderne Wood Animals are artful, sculptural, distinctive and most of all, fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Imaginative Wooden Figurines:** Create unique wooden figurines that transform from 2D puzzles into 3D sculptures. - **Dynamic Design Toys:** Develop toys made of beautifully grained woods that are both decorative and easy to assemble. - **Sophisticated Playful Decor:** Design decor items that are both sophisticated and simple, appealing to a wide range of age groups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Explore opportunities to create innovative toys that engage children's imagination and problem-solving skills. - **Home Decor:** Innovate in the home decor industry by offering unique, customizable pieces that add a touch of whimsy to living spaces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Combine art and sculpture into interactive pieces that can be assembled by anyone, fostering creativity and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Minimalist Pet Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pet-furniture-collection.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture.md) - [Pet-Friendly Seamless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bink-rabbit-goods.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Elegant Woodturned Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodturned-furniture.md)