# Glossy Interlocking Boxes Bohinc Studio Explores Geometric Shapes and Lacquer Colors By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohinc-studio References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/06/lara-bohinc-lacquer-urushi-boxes-design/) & [bohincstudio](https://bohincstudio.com/) Bohinc Studio creates a line of boxes using a traditional Japanese lacquer made from tree sap by the name of "urushi." Using that lacquer, the design studio draws in tree wood and cotton materials to ultimately construct a line of glossy boxes that explore geometric concepts. Founder Lara Bohinc was inspired by her visit to Wajima, Japan, where she created two boxes from [Katsura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-terrace) tree wood and coated it with cotton before applying multiple layers of urushi. For her design studio, she gives the traditional process a contemporary update -- she plays with [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co) and replaces the Japanese black and red lacquer tones for pastel hues. The pastel lacquers were created by Nakakado and the duo developed two boxes in total. The first box is entitled 'Three As One,' where there is a larger compartment, as well as a smaller one, both interlocking with one another. The second box is called the 'We Are Family' box and it is connected to a small circular compartment. The boxes are designed to stand alone, or they can come together as a [sculptural item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Contemporary Lacquer Design:** Exploring geometric shapes and pastel hues in traditional Japanese lacquer design presents opportunities for contemporary innovation. - **Interlocking Box Designs:** Creating boxes with interlocking compartments provides a disruptive approach to storage solutions. - **Combining Materials in Box Construction:** Incorporating different materials like tree wood and cotton in box construction opens avenues for unique and visually appealing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Decor:** The use of contemporary lacquer design in box construction can inspire new interior decor products and concepts. - **Storage Solutions:** The interlocking box designs offer opportunities for innovative storage solutions in various industries, from home organization to logistics. - **Art and Sculpture:** The combination of materials and the sculptural nature of the glossy boxes can inspire artistic creations and sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyobodo-fiume.md) - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md) - [Harmony-Motif-Inspired Jewelry Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-jewelry.md) - [Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebox.md) - [Heart-Shaped Porcelain Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridge-to-the-next-generation.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md)