# Heavy-Duty Sketchbooks The Gary Robbins Xylobooks are Made from Wood Planks By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gary-robbins-xylobooks References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/ydwgyzd) & [containercorps](http://www.containercorps.com/) Although my body would protest at the idea of lugging around one of the Gary Robbins Xylobooks, my mind is chanting, “Love, love, love!” This [beautifully bound sketchbook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art) is as much a work of art as what is sketched inside. Created from [reclaimed wood planks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection), the Gary Robbins Xylobooks are pretty practical, however, when you think of the [hard surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand) it provides. Overall, according to the designer, it “emphasizes the tactile nature of the materials” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reclaimed Wood Products:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more products made from reclaimed wood, such as furniture and home decor. - **Artistic Sketchbooks:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to design sketchbooks that are not only functional but also visually appealing, encouraging creativity. - **Tactile Material Emphasis:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore materials that emphasize their tactile quality, creating unique and engaging products. ### Where This Applies - **Woodworking:** The woodworking industry can explore the production of more products made from reclaimed wood, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and unique furniture. - **Stationery and Art Supplies:** The stationery and art supplies industry can develop more artistic sketchbooks that combine functionality with aesthetically pleasing designs, attracting creative professionals and enthusiasts. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can focus on incorporating tactile materials into various products, enhancing user experiences and offering innovative design solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Rustic Leather Journal Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-journalplanner-covers.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Structurally Artful Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann.md) - [Rolling Leather Bookshelf Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-desk.md) - [Elegant Analog Note Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-taking-kit.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md)