# Mask-Inspired Furniture Ana Jimenez Constructs the 'Los Enmascarados' By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-jimenez References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/ana-jimenez-los-enmascarados-mexican-mask-furniture-07-29-2014/) & [anajimenez](http://www.anajimenez.com/) Artist and creator Ana Jimenez has come up with a [furniture design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles) that takes on a distinct personality. The pieces are based on [traditional masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1) used in Mexico to represent different beliefs and ideals, making the drawers and cabinets take on a life of their own. The artist explains further about the process of creating these furniture pieces: "the intention was to get a deeper understanding of what it means to be Mexican through the exploration of a craft that defines this," as stated on DesignBoom. The result is a set of furniture that is packed with personality, and is also very nationalistic. For Mexican residences looking to fill their homes with national pride, these items by Ana Jimenez provide a great place to start. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/ana-jimenez-los-enmascarados-mexican-mask-furniture-07-29-2014/), [anajimenez](http://www.anajimenez.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nationalistic Furniture:** Creating furniture based on cultural motifs can evoke a sense of patriotism that consumers may want to incorporate into their home decor - **Personality-driven Design:** Infusing unique personality traits into home furniture can lead to a more individualized experience and potentially set brands apart in a competitive market - **Cultural Education Through Design:** Exploring cultural crafts and incorporating them into home design could help educate and raise cultural awareness among home owners and interior designers ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Industry:** Furniture companies could create lines of furniture focused on cultural motifs and designs to appeal to consumers looking for a more personalized and unique experience for their homes - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior designers could use cultural motifs and designs to create unique and personalized spaces for clients, potentially setting themselves apart in a competitive market - **Education Industry:** Incorporating cultural crafts into design education could help to educate the next generation of designers on different cultural materials and techniques, potentially leading to more diverse and inclusive design practices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Iranian-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saba-yazdjerdi.md) - [Juxtaposing Themed Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emprea-series.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Interdependency-Inspired Designer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilo.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Mexican Craft-Inspired Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animo.md) - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md)