# People Puzzle Pieces Human Blocks are Made to Bring the World Together By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-blocks References: [cataci](http://www.cataci.com/shop/en/product_info.php?pID=303&products_id=303&cPath=43) & [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2008/09/23/human-blocks/) There are many puzzles that are meaningless and are just played with to pass time. These Human Blocks, created by a designer group called “Drill Design” have puzzle pieces meant to be used to [bring people together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzlit). The Human Blocks include people of different races, skin colours and heights, and are supposed to be used to connect people from around the world. **Implications** - Designers continually use their creations to spark discussion and inspire change. These puzzle pieces were made from [different types of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower) to reinforce the power of diversity and working together. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by infusing their products with hidden social statements reinforced by the product's functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Diverse Design:** Incorporating diversity into design to spark discussion and promote social change. - **Community Connections:** Creating products that bring people from all backgrounds together. - **Functional Social Statements:** Infusing products with hidden messages to promote social change through their functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Designing toys that promote cultural awareness and diversity - **Furniture Industry:** Creating furniture pieces that encourage community and connection - **Home Decor Industry:** Incorporating socially conscious art pieces into home decor ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frameable Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameable-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Social Good Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derrick-adams-x-dreamyard.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md) - [Lifestyle-Focused Puzzle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordinary-habit.md) - [Milled Three-Dimensional Puzzle Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-bodies.md) - [Social Puzzle Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-run.md) - [Custom Photo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-photo-puzzles.md)