# 3d Illusion Shelves The Bjorn Jorund Blikstad Imeuble is Inspired by the Rubik's Cube By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bjorn-jorund-blikstad-imeuble References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2009/12/29/3d-illusion-storage/) & [imeuble.no](http://www.imeuble.no/) It’s one thing to have practical home necessities and quite another to be able to see outside the traditional box and find pieces like this Bjorn Jorund Blikstad Imeuble, which creates a [functional shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf) while being creatively stimulating. Inspired by the Rubik’s Cube, the Bjorn Jorund Blikstad Imeuble shelf is definitely more of a statement piece than anything else. As a recent furniture design graduate from the [Oslo National Academy of the Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys), I think we can only expect great things from him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Functional Statement Pieces:** Creating furniture pieces that serve a practical purpose while also making a bold design statement. - **Creative Home Necessities:** Seeking out home products that go beyond mere functionality and provide visual stimulation. - **Inspired Design Concepts:** Drawing inspiration from unexpected sources to create unique and captivating furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunities for furniture designers to combine functionality with creative aesthetics. - **Home Decor:** Creating products that add a creative and visually stimulating element to home interiors. - **Art and Design Education:** Exploring innovative design solutions inspired by unconventional sources in academic settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Interlocking Living Room Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlocking-living-room-furniture.md)