# Swelling Balloon Vases The 'BalloonVase' by Evan Gant Uses Simple Materials for Charming Results By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloonvase References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/01/08/balloon-water-instant-flower-vase/) & [shapeways](https://www.shapeways.com/product/Z8BCXH9FA/balloonvase?optionId=63887183) The 'BalloonVase' by Evan Gant is a simple yet charming approach to home decor that utilizes a [traditional balloon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp) to create a [small vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase) that's ideal for keeping your favorite flowers on your workstation or in your home. The decor item works by incorporating a [3D-printed support structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) that enables a balloon to be stretched over it to create a vessel that can be filled with water. The swelling design creates a look that's bulbous or rippled to enable a certain sense of customization for users. The 'BalloonVase' acknowledges the growing demand for products that incorporate simple materials in new, unexcited ways to personalize a home or office space. As 3D printing continues to become a more viable approach for design, we'll likely continue to see designers creating quirky items with charming new aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simple Material Designs:** The growing demand for products that incorporate simple materials in new, unexciting ways presents an opportunity for designers to create personalized home or office decor. - **3d-printed Support Structures:** The use of 3D printing in creating support structures for decor items like the 'BalloonVase' opens up opportunities for designers to experiment with new designs and aesthetics. - **Quirky and Charming Aesthetics:** The popularity of quirky and charming decor items like the 'BalloonVase' indicates a market opportunity for designers to create unique and visually appealing products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The incorporation of simple materials and unique designs in products like the 'BalloonVase' presents opportunities for the home decor industry to cater to consumers looking for personalized and visually appealing items. - **3D Printing:** As 3D printing technology becomes more viable, there is an opportunity for the industry to expand into creating support structures and components for various products, including decor items. - **Office Supplies:** The use of quirky and charming decor items like the 'BalloonVase' in office spaces presents an opportunity for the office supplies industry to offer unique products that enhance the aesthetics of workstations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md) - [Minimalistic Feline-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-silhouette-vase.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Nordic-Inspired Glass Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-vase.md)