# Illusionary Drawer Units The Booleanos Cabinet by Joel Escalona is Inspired by Modern Art By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joel-escalona References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/booleanos-joel-escalona/) & [joelescalona](http://www.joelescalona.com) The Booleanos cabinet by Joel Escalona takes its design inspiration from the modern art world. Playing with one's visual perception, the designer explores a variety of creative concepts and processes that include construction, deconstruction and [varying transparencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-collection) in addition to the relationship between positive and negative spaces. Joel stacks three angular wooden frames, each housing its own drawer and paints them in varying wood finishes. While its top and bottom elements remain solid, the Booleanos cabinet's central element features [optically deceiving art work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture) that explores an angular view of the third dimension. When combined, each of the storage unit's fragmented elements show off a richness in color and texture and make this [geometric and unconventional design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) by Joel Escalona one to remember. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Illusionary Furniture Design:** Opportunities for creating furniture designs that play with visual perception and explore concepts like construction and deconstruction. - **Geometric and Unconventional Design:** A growing trend in furniture design that embraces angular forms and unconventional shapes, offering unique and eye-catching aesthetics. - **Exploration of Positive and Negative Spaces:** Designers are increasingly experimenting with the relationship between positive and negative spaces in furniture, creating visually striking and dynamic pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can leverage illusionary design concepts to create innovative and visually captivating products that stand out in the market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate illusionary furniture pieces into their projects to add a touch of creativity and intrigue to spaces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore the use of illusionary techniques in their works, creating visually engaging and thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Cabinet-Concealed Modern Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3.md) - [Tropical Island-Inspired Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-cabinet.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Forest-Inspired Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet.md) - [Curvaceous Storage-Packed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-sideboard.md) - [Offset Shelf Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-slice-sideboard-concept.md) - [Colorful Minimally Designed Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-cabinet.md)