# Cardboard Tech Toys Kyle Bean Makes Artistic Statement on Our Disposable Culture By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-tech-toys-kyle-bean-disposable-culture References: [kylebean](http://www.kylebean.co.uk/portfolio/) As soon as something is new nowadays, it is old and obsolete. Technology is one of the best examples of how society is evolving at such a rapid pace that it can seem nearly impossible to master one mobile phone, computer or gaming system before another is released with minor improvements. Kyle Bean personifies this [disposable culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-take-back-box) in the cardboard pieces of technology shown above. Digital cameras, phones, computers and [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) are all shown in this cheap, replaceable material with a short life span. I think Kyle Bean’s message is phenomenally portrayed through this carboard artwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disposable Culture:** Exploring the disposable nature of technology and its impact on our society, presenting opportunities for sustainable innovations. - **Rapid Technological Evolution:** Highlighting the fast pace of technological advancements, creating opportunities for businesses to capitalize on emerging trends. - **Artistic Commentary:** Utilizing art to communicate social messages, providing opportunities for artists and creators to express disruptive ideas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Identifying opportunities for sustainable tech solutions that reduce waste and improve the longevity of products. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Leveraging the rapid pace of technological evolution to develop innovative manufacturing processes and materials. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of art and social commentary, fostering opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md)