# Sculptural Structured Supports A Monstrous Cardboard Squid by Wil Natzel By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-squid-by-wil-natzel References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/wil-natzel/) & [icecycle](http://www.icecycle.com/index.html) This giant cardboard squid by Wil Natzel was made as the artist’s Masters thesis project. It was made of [laser-cut cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane) and hot glue and is an expression of romanticism and an exploration of patterned surfaces. Natzel chose to work in cardboard in an attempt to extract and pinpoint a fleeting moment and to glimpse at a rarely seen creature. The large cardboard squid by Wil Natzel has detailed tentacles and intricate cut-out shapes. As a beam, the structure could hypothetically play a functional role as structural support, but as a giant cardboard squid it is definitely a piece of [architectural art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Cardboard Sculptures:** Creating artistic sculptures using sustainable materials such as cardboard presents an opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with innovative designs. - **Patterned Surfaces:** Exploration and experimentation with intricate patterns and textures on surfaces presents an opportunity for designers to create unique designs and products. - **Structural Art:** Combining structural design with artistic expression presents an opportunity to create functional yet visually stunning architectural art pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Cardboard sculptures and patterned surfaces present creative opportunities for artists and designers in the art and sculpture industry. - **Architecture and Design:** Structural art pieces offer opportunities for architects and designers to create functional and visually beautiful buildings and structures. - **Packaging and Material Design:** The use of sustainable materials such as cardboard presents an opportunity for packaging and material designers to create innovative and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md)