# Minimalist Tool Packaging Barebones Living Offers High-Quality Equipment for Day-to-Day Life By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-living References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/05/barebones-living.html) & [barebonesliving](http://barebonesliving.com/) Barebones Living elevates ordinary objects like flashlights, scissors and gardening tools into precious, high-quality and durable products for day-to-day life. As well as putting a lot of care into the design of its essential tools, the brand uses custom, [sustainable wood packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set) to help elevate its products from many others on the market. The custom boxes developed with the expertise of the ProcessAG creative agency are one standard size, so that the same box may be used for packaging everything from lighting solutions to [garden tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation). Unlike many consumer packaged goods, these containers do not feature any PET materials or plastic. Many conscious consumers are now looking to reduce their environmental impact by investing in premium products that are built to last, as well as [zero-waste packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-canister) that has the potential to be reused after opening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 43% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Packaging:** Barebones Living's minimalist packaging strategy offers an innovative approach to reducing environmental impact while elevating the brand of its products. - **Sustainable Product Design:** Barebones Living's focus on using sustainable materials in its product design presents opportunities for brands to explore a similar ethos in their own products. - **Premium Quality Products:** Barebones Living's strategy of creating high-quality, durable products for day-to-day use presents opportunities for brands to market their own products by emphasizing long-lasting functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can explore opportunities to use durable, eco-friendly materials that help reduce waste while enhancing the quality of their products. - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can embrace the minimalist packaging approach and implement it to enhance the brand image of their products while promoting sustainability. - **Gardening Tools and Supplies:** Brands in the gardening tools and supplies industry can benefit from highlighting eco-friendly packaging and features that promote sustainability as well as the quality of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md) - [Sustainable Speaker Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-packaging.md) - [Streamlined Packaging Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanco-1.md) - [Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wise-personal-grooming.md) - [Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-retail-packaging.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Customizable Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution.md) - [Minimal Sustainable Pet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge.md)