# Miniature Tin-Bound Dioramas Boxartig's 'Dodos' Replicate Life on a Minute Scale By Jordy E | Published 2012-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxartig-dodos References: [teenangster.net](http://teenangster.net/2011/09/twin-peaks-dioramas/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/boxartig) Boxartig's 'Dodos' dioramas can be packed into [small tin cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altoids-x-bad-roman). The designers personally customize each product, some of which have worked in the themes of marriage, birthdays Christmas and Halloween. Lettering that reads "Life in Small Tins" and "Sweets in Small Tins" line the tops of Boxartig's cans. The [adorable models make for memorable gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-spaces), and given the company's willingness to incorporate different hobbies and themes, an assortment of designs can be put on. The 4" high models are also made to [store money, sweets or tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und) with the aid of the double covers. Although they can be displayed on their own, they can also contain and preserve kitchen essentials, all dependent upon how one intends on using the kitschy Dodos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Dioramas:** Opportunity for creating personalized and customizable miniature dioramas for gifting and storage purposes. - **Small Tin Packaging:** Potential for innovative and practical packaging solutions using small tin cans for various products. - **Customized Collectibles:** Demand for unique and tailored collectible items, such as the personalized dioramas offered by Boxartig. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gift and Novelty:** Innovative packaging and personalized dioramas can disrupt the gift and novelty industry. - **Packaging:** Opportunity for introducing creative and functional small tin can packaging in the packaging industry. - **Hobby and Craft:** Offering customized dioramas can tap into the hobby and craft industry, catering to collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Nostalgic Cookie Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-butter-cookie-tin.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Micro Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-toy-box.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Nature-Inspired Cookie Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-forest-cookie-can.md) - [Designer Blind Box Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top.md) - [Digital Collectible Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-figure-box.md)