# Rectangular Hand-Held Mirrors The Mirror by Cool Enough Studio Rethinks the Traditional Design By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-mirror References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/mirror-compact-convenient-hand-held-mirror/) & [coolenoughstudio](http://coolenoughstudio.com/portfolio/the-mirror/) Forget about [flat reflective shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection), this hand-held mirror takes on the form of a box rectangle that is easier to store in a number of different places. Whether placed in a purse, on a table or in a hand, the hand-held mirror is comfortable and versatile for a number of different situations. Just its shape alone allows women or men to view their face in a variety of ways. Designed by [Cool Enough Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-line-liquor-bottle), the hand-held mirror is appropriately dubbed, 'The Mirror.' Slimmer than the slimmest mirror on the market, it boasts a clean and simple aesthetic that many people will gravitate towards. According to the designrs, the hand-held mirror is something "that reflects and represents ourselves." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Box-shaped Mirrors:** The box-shaped mirror is a trend that offers a unique take on traditional hand-held mirrors. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalism is a trend for hand-held mirrors that emphasizes simplicity and clean lines. - **Versatile Mirrors:** Versatile mirrors are a trend that allows on-the-go individuals to store their hand-held mirrors in a variety of different convenient locations. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty:** Beauty industry professionals can offer box-shaped mirrors as an alternative tool for their clients during makeup and facial grooming sessions. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use box-shaped mirrors to add a unique and modern touch to a variety of settings. - **Personal Care:** Personal care product manufacturers can create hand-held mirrors with minimalist designs and versatile shapes for consumers who value portability and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bton-brut.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Compact Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friedrich-mini.md) - [Artful Hanging Contemporary Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-hang.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Jewelry-Holding Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-vase-stand.md) - [Geometrical Golden Ratio Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascension-wall-mirror.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-mirror.md)