# Repairable Wooden Technology Products The 'Craft-Techmen Project' by Kodai Shimizu is Sustainable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafttechmen-project References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/06/11/how-a-japanese-designer-is-using-traditional-crafts-to-change-our-perception-of-disposable-product-designs/) & [kodaishimizu](http://kodaishimizu.com/projects/craft-techmen-project/) The 'Craft-Techmen Project' is the design work of Japan-based Kodai Shimizu and identifies what could be done to make everyday technology products more sustainable and aesthetically appealing. The collection of products includes two speakers and a hairdryer that are all crafted using [timber materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood) along with a [series of threads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables) that create visual intrigue, while also helping to change various functions. The [wooden components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-wood-master-earbuds) are a naturally more sustainable option compared to plastic and can be easily swapped out when damaged or broken instead of requiring the entire unit to be thrown out. The 'Craft-Techmen Project' brings a new ethos to the world of technology products and conceptualizes what can be done to make the essential solutions around us more sustainable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repairable-technology-products:** The trend of creating technology products that are easily repairable allows for sustainable and long-lasting solutions. - **Timber-materials:** The use of timber materials as an alternative to plastic in technology products presents an opportunity for eco-friendly innovation. - **Aesthetically-appealing-design:** The emphasis on aesthetically appealing design in technology products opens up opportunities for combining artistry with functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can incorporate the concept of repairable wooden technology products to create sustainable and user-friendly electronic devices. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can explore the use of timber materials in creating functional and eco-friendly tech products that blend seamlessly with interior design. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can leverage the concept of aesthetically appealing wooden technology products to create innovative wearable tech designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Sustainable Revived Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j395-chair-series.md) - [Woven Bamboo Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambass-headphones.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md) - [Wood Driver Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-wood-master.md) - [Speaker Part-Garnered Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-craftmanship-a-new-world.md)