# Cardboard Character Collections Berni Valenta's Creations Come From Outside the Box By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-04 | Updated 2009-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-character-collections-berni-valentas-creations-come-from-outside References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/MY-100-CARDBOARDS/234827) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/bernie_v) Sometimes going outside the box to find creative pieces of art can turn into a boring collection. However, Berni Valenta went outside the box, *with* the box in her collection of 100 cardboard boxes. The [cardboard box pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox) feature different [character portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) on simple brown square pieces of, yes, a box. They all pack a wad of personality into a small package and are a real creative, entertaining art collection. **Implications** - All this box talk reminds me of good ol' [Hollywood Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-monroe-barbie). Despite that nebulous connection i made Berni Valenta does a good job of taking a common marketing/artistic trope and flipping it to create an original piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cardboard Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to create art using unconventional materials, such as cardboard, can attract attention and bring uniqueness to the art world. - **Character Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating character portraits into art collections can add a playful and relatable element that appeals to a wide audience. - **Creative Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating unique and outside-the-box collections, like Berni Valenta's cardboard box collection, can attract collectors and art enthusiasts looking for something different. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional materials and approaches to art creation can revolutionize the traditional art industry and attract new audiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating creative and unique artistic elements into marketing campaigns can help brands stand out and engage with their target audience in a more memorable way. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and unconventional collections, like Berni Valenta's cardboard box collection, can tap into the growing market of collectibles and memorabilia, appealing to collectors looking for one-of-a-kind items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md) - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md)