# Mod Modular Mantles The Ismail Ozalbayrak 'Steckbar' Shelves are Filled With Personality By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ismail-ozalbayrak-steckbar References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/steckbar_a_stacking_shelf_by_ismail_zalbayrak__15897.asp) & [ismailoe.de](http://www.ismailoe.de/) Shelves are absolutely essential to living spaces, at least, they are to me—and if you find ones that look anything like the Ismail Ozalbayrak ‘Steckbar’ shelves, then you’ve just scored. Filled with personality (even more so when you actually fill it with [personal possessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets)), they also [adapt to your needs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumba). Designed by a Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg student, the Ismail Ozalbayrak ‘Steckbar’ shelves is, sadly only a concept—for now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Modular Shelves:** The trend towards modular shelves provides customizable and adaptable storage solutions for consumers. - **Personalized Design:** Consumers are seeking shelves that allow them to express their personality and display their personal possessions. - **Conceptual Furniture:** The rise of conceptual furniture encourages innovative designers to create unique and unconventional shelving designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to capitalize on the demand for modular shelves by creating customizable and versatile shelving options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate personalized shelving designs into their projects to offer unique and customized storage solutions for clients. - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore conceptual furniture designs, like the Ismail Ozalbayrak 'Steckbar' shelves, to create disruptive and innovative shelving options for the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md) - [Modular Decor Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halblang-blendend.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Modern Modular Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01.md)