# Three-Dimensional Building Blocks The Jigxels Building Blocks Allow for Infinite Customization By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigxels-building-blocks References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/06/10/jigxels-are-for-people-who-want-something-more-challenging-than-lego-bricks/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Jigxels-Multi-Angle-Interlocking-Polycarbonate-Structures/dp/B07N5X2FFZ/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Jigxels building blocks are the design work of Ali Aboud and are a different kind of toy for consumers aged four and up that will enable them to create imaginative projects like never before. Coming in three block types, the building tools are capable of being used in [three dimensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) in order to create different kinds of structures as well as curves of varying sizes. This means that the toys can be used for rendering just about anything in a way that's more customizable than traditional building blocks that are restricted by a rigid design. The Jigxels building blocks are crafted from [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection)-approved nontoxic surgical grade PolyCarbonate polymer, which promises a durable build that's suitable for all members of the family to play with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Building Blocks:** The Jigxels building blocks offer infinite customization possibilities, disrupting traditional toy building experiences. - **Three-dimensional Toy Design:** Jigxels' three-dimensional block types allow for the creation of structures and curves, opening up new design opportunities in the toy industry. - **Non-toxic Polymer Toys:** The FDA-approved nontoxic surgical grade PolyCarbonate polymer used to create Jigxels building blocks introduces a safer and durable alternative to traditional toy materials. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Jigxels' customizable and three-dimensional building blocks disrupt the toy manufacturing industry by offering innovative design options for consumers. - **Education:** Jigxels' unique building blocks can revolutionize the way children learn and explore creativity, providing a hands-on and customizable educational tool. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of FDA-approved nontoxic surgical grade PolyCarbonate polymer in Jigxels building blocks brings sustainable and safer toy material alternatives, impacting the sustainable materials industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trido.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Buildable Gummy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amos-4d-gummy-blocks.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md)