# Stylish Ergonomic Pet Carriers The 'WAUL' Carrier for Pets is Designed for Comfort By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrier-for-pet References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1495453575/meet-waul-the-worlds-1st-ergonomic-pet-carrier) The 'WAUL' carrier for pets aims to deliver an exceptionally ergonomic experience for both pets and owners in order to ensure that everyone is as comfortable as possible when heading out of the home. Traditional [pet carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbuggy-1) are quite closed off and boxy, so the 'WAUL' carrier aims to change this with a design that is inherently more natural in aesthetic. This keeps a [cat's focus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-purrch) outside rather than on their surroundings to help them better maintain a [calm demeanor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mew-cat-care-set) when being brought to the vet or while traveling. The 'WAUL' carrier for pets features an expansive door that makes it far easier to get cats in and out to reduce the stress it can cause on both the owner and the pet itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ergonomic Pet Carriers:** Designing pet carriers with a focus on comfort and ergonomics presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet accessory industry. - **Natural Aesthetic Design:** Incorporating natural aesthetics into pet carriers can disrupt the conventional pet carrier market by appealing to pet owners who prioritize style and functionality. - **Expanded Doors for Easy Access:** Improving the ease of access with expansive doors in pet carriers can revolutionize the pet transportation industry, providing convenience and reducing stress for both pets and owners during travel. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** Developing innovative and ergonomic pet carriers can create disruption in the pet accessory industry by offering unique and comfortable solutions for pet owners. - **Pet Care:** Introducing natural aesthetic designs in pet carriers can open up new opportunities for disruptive innovation in the pet care industry, appealing to pet owners who value aesthetics and comfort. - **Transportation:** Implementing expanded doors in pet carriers can transform the pet transportation industry, providing a convenient and stress-free solution for owners when traveling with their pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-pet-carrier.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md) - [Airline-Safe Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porto-cat-carrier.md) - [Thoughtfully Designed Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispin-pet-travel-crate.md) - [Small Pet Carrier Enclosures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenced-traveling-backpack.md) - [Travel-Friendly Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-pet-collection.md) - [Motorcycle-Friendly Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-carrier.md) - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md)