# Seamstress-Inspired Planetary Office Decor Button Globes by Robin Ayers Feminizes the Work Staple By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/button-globe References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/14/Robin-Ayerss-Button-Globes) & [pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/foundcolors/art-my-creations/) The Button Globe is a classic piece of [office decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection) that has been given a playful and feminine update. It is a pretty alternative that envisions [landmasses and oceans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisley) as pearly buttons in place of the usual thermoplastic, or antiquated paper models. Charming, to say the very least, the Button Globe brings a purely decorative touch to such work-related spaces without compromising the professional air too drastically. Designed by Robin Ayers, a jewelry maker and artist based in Dallas, Texas, the Button Globe exclusively use stunning buttons that are carved out of [mother of pearl and abalone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). Whether covering the entire surface of the globe or sections, the buttons bring an added dimension and texture to the piece. The Button Globe ranges in size and color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Button Globes:** Button Globes are a playful and feminine update to classic office decor, presenting opportunities for customization and personalization. - **Decorative Office Accessories:** The rise of decorative office accessories like the Button Globe offers opportunities for businesses to create a more appealing and visually inspiring work environment. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of carved mother of pearl and abalone buttons in the Button Globe highlights the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials in office decor. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The Button Globe appeals to the home decor industry with its unique and eye-catching design that adds a touch of femininity to office spaces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Button Globes created with carved mother of pearl and abalone buttons can also find a market within the fashion accessories industry as unique statement pieces. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of sustainable materials in the Button Globe offers opportunities for businesses in the sustainable design industry to create eco-friendly office decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Glowing Mosaic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almais-office.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Miniature Metal Fidget Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-orbiform-mini.md)