# Slot-Connecting Building Blocks The Boulding Blocks Offer Infinite Construction Opportunities By M | Published 2016-05-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connecting-building-block References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/05/14/interlocking-boulding-blocks-mark-boulding-construction-toy/) & [bouldingblocks](http://www.bouldingblocks.com/about/) The Boulding Blocks are an innovative [connecting building block set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) developed by Mark Boulding that allows users to connect the pieces through interwoven slots, rather than [stackable units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design). This allows the blocks to be used to create an infinite variety of structures that can be built in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and even defy gravity. The Boulding Blocks bricks are uniquely made in that they are hollow and filled with a lattice design that allows the blocks to slot into one another to create a strong linking structure. This allows the bricks to be used to create shapes or heights that defy gravity in curved, suspended and towering designs. The contemporary and minimalistic aesthetic of the Boulding Blocks and its [monochromatic color scheme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-blocks) gears the toy towards both young and older demographics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slot-connecting Building Blocks:** Toy and construction industries can innovate by developing similar products that allow for endless creative possibilities and unique structures. - **Hollow and Lattice Design Blocks:** The architectural and engineering industries can leverage the lattice design concept to create unique and innovative structures in a variety of applications. - **Minimalist Aesthetic in Building Design:** The architecture and interior design industries can explore and innovate by incorporating monochromatic color schemes and minimalistic structures into their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can create similar products that allow for endless creative possibilities and unique structures with unique design concepts to attract young and older customers. - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can use boulding blocks or similar slot-connecting building materials to create unique, curved and gravity defying structures that are also energy-efficient and eco-friendly. - **Architecture and Interior Design Industry:** The architecture and interior design industry can explore innovative designs by incorporating monochromatic color schemes and minimalistic structures in their creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souper-connect.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Modular Wall-Building Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blokaloks.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trido.md) - [Buildable Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lego-connect-4.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Stackable Blocky Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design.md)