# Cardboard Home Decor Recession-Friendly Interior Design From Giorgio Caporaso By TrendOffice | Published 2009-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-giorgio-caporaso References: [platform21.nl](http://www.platform21.nl/page/4394/en) & [caporasodesign.it](http://www.caporasodesign.it/eng/More.html) Good design does not always have to equate high price tags. Nor does it have to use new and expensive materials. We will once again learn to [re-use and repair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables). Design can also change the pathway of spending by introducing “recession-friendly” alternatives. A lot of interesting designs appear when we change our attitude. Have a look at the ‘More’ [cardboard elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) by Giorgio Caporaso that are going to be launched at the Milan Design Week this April. Don’t they exemplify usefulness, elegance and [recession-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilersen)? Image Credit: Additional [Trend Office](http://trendoffice.blogspot.com/2009/03/more-recession-friendly-design-ideas.html#links) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recession-friendly Design:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more products that are affordable, yet still stylish and functional. - **Upcycling:** There is a growing trend towards using recycled and repurposed materials in home decor and design. - **Sustainable Materials:** There is a need for more sustainable and eco-friendly materials to be used in home decor and design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from introducing more affordable and sustainable options for customers. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of recycled and eco-friendly materials for their products. - **Packaging:** There is an opportunity for companies in the packaging industry to develop more environmentally-friendly and reusable cardboard products for home decor and design. ## 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) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edo-side-table.md)