# Library Zoos ‘Animal Index' Wildlife Book Markers Bring Bookshelves to Life By annaOMline | Published 2009-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-index-hiroshi-sasagawa References: [greenergrassdesign](http://www.greenergrassdesign.com/eastern-d420.html) & [shop.h-concept.jp](http://shop.h-concept.jp/shop/A119/QxD461VwC/syoinfo/76) I love to have all my [books organized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life), but with plenty of books on a shelf, it is sometimes a nightmare to find the certain book I am searching for. Japanese designer Hiroshi Sasagawa has found a cute way around that problem with these useful Animal Indexes, which help you [mark special books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easymark1). The [Animal Index book markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10) are flat silhouettes that slip neatly between your books, and the stylish movement of the animal silhouettes will bring your bookshelves to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Animal Indexes:** Animal Index book markers are a cute and useful way to mark special books. - **Book Organization:** Finding books on shelves is made easier with the help of Animal Index book markers. - **Stylish Movement:** The stylish movement of the animal silhouettes on the Animal Index book markers brings bookshelves to life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore the integration of Animal Index book markers to enhance book organization and reader experience. - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can consider incorporating Animal Index book markers as a unique and functional addition to their product offerings. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage Animal Index book markers as decorative accessories that also serve a practical purpose. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Reading Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waves-and-sun-bookends.md) - [Minimally Engineered Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md)