# Literal Typography Shelving The Books Shelf by Matt Innes Can Be Rearranged to Form Other 'Words' By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/books-shelf References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/20/The-Books-Shelf/) & [australianinfront.au](http://australianinfront.com.au/folio/project/the-books-shelf) The Books Shelf takes a very literal stance, at least from a design perspective. Made for book and typographical lovers alike, the Books Shelf is comprised of individual components that, no surprise here, spells the word 'books.' Of course since they are separate, they are also rearrangeable. Thus, they can spell out 'koobs,' 'bosok' and more to confuse others. Designed by Matt Innes, a graphic designer based in Melbourne, Australia, the Books Shelf may be very modern, but the use of wood gives it a traditional vibe. According to the designer, it was "designed to hold just those books you go back to over and over." Perfect for books of various sizes, the Books Shelf does limit in terms of number. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Literal Typography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating furniture that incorporates typography as a design element. - **Rearrangeable Shelving:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing shelving systems that can be easily rearranged to form different words or shapes. - **Traditional with a Modern Twist:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining traditional materials, like wood, with modern design concepts to create unique furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by incorporating typography and customizable elements into shelving designs. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in graphic design by exploring new ways to incorporate typography into physical objects, like furniture. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by offering customizable furniture pieces that combine traditional aesthetics with modern design sensibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md)