# Storage Box-Transformed Furniture Postalco Design Studio Presents the Chunks and Blocks Exhibition By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/05/22/postalco-turns-storage-boxes-into-hackable-furniture-for-karimoku-exhibition/)  [Postalco Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/channel-point-pen-dot) has pushed the boundaries of storage concepts with the Stakko Chunks and Blocks exhibition. It is showcased at the Karumoku Research Center in Tokyo, focused around a hardwood box -- it is designed by Postalco's Mike Abelson and produced by [Karimoku Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karimoku-case-study). It is carefully customized to form different kinds of furniture [storage solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumba). Abelson explains the design, "Our relationship with our things is a bit broken right now. We all have a drawer or closet we don't want to look in. It's full of stuff you can't get rid of because you might need it – that's a stress. We wanted to rethink storage as the place where your relationship with those things takes place, so we can become a bit more aware of what we buy and keep." Image Credit: Masaaki Inoue/Bouillon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transformative Storage Solutions:** Transforming traditional storage into multifunctional furniture addresses the evolving need for space-efficient living. - **Conscious Consumerism Furniture:** Furniture designs promoting awareness and intentional ownership are gaining traction as consumers seek meaningful connections with their belongings. - **Sustainable Design Practices:** Customization and modularity in furniture design are enabling sustainable practices by reducing waste and prolonging product life cycles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furnishings:** The rise of multifunctional furniture is reshaping the home furnishings industry with products that maximize space and utility. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers are increasingly incorporating adaptive furniture in small urban spaces, inspiring innovation in spatial aesthetics. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainable manufacturing gains momentum as producers focus on eco-friendly materials and designs, aligning with the global push for sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebox.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Adaptable Office Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-series.md) - [Colorful Modular Storage Sysem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage.md)