# Egg Carton Airplanes The Jack Munro and Charlotte Austen Aircraft is Made of Cardboard By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-austen References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jack-munro-charlotte-austen-eggs-for-soldiers-spitfire) & [jsmunro](http://www.jsmunro.co.uk/) The Jack Munro and Charlotte Austen-designed [airplane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airasia) has been made of heaps of [egg cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-gloriously-golden). The designers produced the aircraft in association with Eggs for Soldiers, a fundraising initiative that donates portions sold from free range eggs to Help for Heroes. Help for Heroes is a charitable organization that supports wounded soldiers. Munro and Austen teamed up in anticipation of its March Fourth 2013 event, a campaign that draws further attention to the group's causes. Duxford's Imperial War Museum is currently showcasing the piece. This [cardboard-based construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1) was made in the image of a British jetliner that was used during World War II. Paired with the egg containers is an assortment of durable material, inclusive of steel frames and timber. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cardboard-based Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of cardboard as a sustainable and cost-effective material in various industries. - **Fundraising Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Form strategic partnerships with charitable organizations to create unique and impactful products that contribute to a good cause. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly designs and products that reduce environmental impact while maintaining functionality and durability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials like cardboard into building designs to promote sustainability and reduce construction costs. - **Fundraising and Charitable Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create unique fundraising products that generate both awareness and financial support for charitable causes. - **Packaging and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Evaluate the use of alternative materials, such as cardboard, in packaging solutions to minimize waste and improve environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocoque-cabin.md) - [Recycled Aircraft Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card.md) - [Durable Egg Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-packaging1.md) - [Modular Concept Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-concept-aircraft.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4.md) - [Cost-Conscious Egg Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartons-of-eggs.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Eco-Certified Eggshell Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoshell-llc.md)