# Coconut-Crafted Carts The COIR Mobile Cart Is Constructed Out of Tropical Coconuts By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coir References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/cheryl-wing-zi-wong-coir-coconuts-mobile-public-space-bangkok-thailand-09-02-2014/) & [cw-zw](http://cw-zw.com/projects/) COIR is a mobile cart and public space, crafted from tropical coconuts, that was put together by students and professors from the International Program in Design and Architecture at [Chulalongkorn University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antichoke-mug) in the Thai capital Bangkok. A team of 16 students, led by professors Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong and Dev Harlan, put together the project to explore [tropical coconuts' versatility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pork). The COIR food cart was designed with the objective of maintaining a closed-loop sustainable cycle while producing zero waste. In its compressed state, the COIR stall can be used to move goods through urban streets. Its extended state expands into a long table, and its stools and chairs can be pulled out. The cart also contains two shading devices that can shield from sun and rain alike. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/cheryl-wing-zi-wong-coir-coconuts-mobile-public-space-bangkok-thailand-09-02-2014/), [cw-zw](http://cw-zw.com/projects/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Design:** The use of natural materials, such as tropical coconuts, in design can lead to new innovations in sustainable construction. - **Closed-loop Systems:** The development of closed-loop systems, such as the COIR food cart, can lead to zero waste and environmentally friendly solutions for businesses. - **Modular Design:** Designing products, like the COIR stall, that can be transformed and expanded for different uses can allow for more versatile and adaptable solutions for various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The COIR food cart could be implemented in the food and beverage industry as a sustainable and versatile solution for outdoor events and markets. - **Retail:** Using modular designs in retail spaces, such as using the COIR stall as a pop-up shop, can allow for more innovative and flexible store configurations. - **Event Planning:** The development of sustainable and adaptable structures, like the COIR stall, can lead to more eco-friendly and customizable event planning options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coconut Tree-Made Tall Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-servais-somian.md) - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Modernized Coconut Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-brand.md) - [Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-stoolita.md) - [Circular Rolling Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolly-bar-cart.md) - [Disappearing Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo.md) - [Collapsible Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clax-trolley.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md)