# Building Block Stools The Asterisk Stool by Christina Sicoli is Designed to Be Built and Broken By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-stool-by-christina-sicoli References: [designforminikind](http://designforminikind.com/2013/03/an-interactive-stool-for-kids/) & [christinasicoli](http://www.christinasicoli.com) It isn't too often that you're able to build a piece of furniture out of a series of [jigsaw-like pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf) and the Asterisk Stool by Christina Sicoli is designed to be just so. The brightly colored stool is made from a series of [solid wood pieces that fit together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-furniture) securely to build a seat that is perfect for any space. Designed to be built or broken down in a short period of time, the Asterisk Stool by Christina Sicoli makes a great addition to a [child's bedroom or playroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totto-step) where there is an emphasis on cognitive development and tactile play. What's more about the Asterisk Stool by Christina Sicoli is that while it is indeed of a more infantile design aesthetic, it still looks sophisticated and modern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Jigsaw Furniture:** Designing furniture made of jigsaw-like pieces with a focus on cognitive development and tactile play. - **Modular Seating:** Designing furniture with individual pieces that can be assembled and disassembled easily for convenience and portability. - **Child-centric Design:** Designing furniture with an emphasis on cognitive development and tactile play for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Creating jigsaw-like furniture for children's bedrooms, playrooms and other living spaces. - **Toys and Games:** Creating modular toys that encourage cognitive development and tactile play for children. - **Early Childhood Development:** Creating cognitive development and tactile play products for young children in childcare centers and preschools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contrasting Element Concrete Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conecto-modular-stool.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Transformative Clover Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular.md) - [Expressive Triple-Layer Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ply-assemble-stool.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stool.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md)