# Geometric Birdie Mailboxes The Koo Koo Letterbox Has the Colorful and Friendly Look of Local Birds By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koo-koo-letterbox References: [1designperday](http://www.1designperday.com/2013/05/09/koo-koo-letterbox-by-playso/) & [playso.au](http://www.playso.com.au/) For designers, everyday objects are opportunities to delight people in unexpected ways. Such is certainly true with the creation of the adorable Koo Koo Letterbox that takes an engaging abstract form with a lovely reference to a class of nature's beautiful creatures. Bill Playso worked with Justin Hutchinson to produce a practical and decorative [mailbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou) that would stand on a post next to the footpath, charming both homeowners and passers-by. The pair developed a triangular prism as the primary compartment, with a little pitched extensions that serves as a covered slot and completes a geometric silhouette similar to that of [a bird](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp). This part of the Koo Koo Letterbox keeps envelopes and small parcels sheltered; meanwhile, an open wing-like metal addition makes for an ideal [magazine and newspaper holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-mail-solar-postboxes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Design:** The use of geometric shapes and forms in everyday objects can create unique and visually appealing designs. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Taking inspiration from nature and incorporating elements of natural beauty can create engaging and charming products. - **Functional Decor:** Combining practicality and aesthetics in product design can provide homeowners with both functional and visually pleasing items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Incorporating geometric and nature-inspired designs in home decor products can attract customers looking for unique and visually appealing items. - **Outdoor Design:** Creating decorative mailboxes that blend functionality and aesthetics can offer opportunities within the outdoor design industry. - **Print Media:** Designing mailboxes with specific compartments for magazines and newspapers can cater to the needs of the print media industry and its customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Parcel-Friendly Mailbox Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmb2000-mailbox.md) - [Durable Modern Mailboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonlocking-mailbox.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Birdhouse-Integrated Address Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-common-house.md) - [Winged Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox.md) - [Birdcage-Inspired Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-intelligent-sound-box.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md)