# Spherical Skull Strongboxes Kranium Compartment Takes Your Treasures to the Grave By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-29 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kranium-compartment References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/41341/) & [acnejr](http://www.acnejr.com/cranium-white) The human skeletal structure is really rather complex; however, for the sake of creating a kid-friendly conceptual composition, the Kranium Compartment takes a charming form. Dare I say, the [skull-shaped bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons) looks cute and not menacing, but it would be interesting to see it through the eyes of a child. The idea behind the momento mori mortar is that it acts as the secret place for the [storage of one's valuables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-vault). The dish does not lock, but when the cranium cap is set in place, the globe appears somewhat contained. This may be the second stage for disguising possessions, if the boy next door hasn't been warded off by the [morbid appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears). Made by Acne Jr. of a smoothly white painted pine wood, the Kranium Compartment offers anatomical decor and a bony box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Decor:** Creating household or office items with an anatomical design can appeal to consumers looking for unique and interesting decor pieces. - **Disguised Possession Storage:** Disguising storage containers as decor pieces, like the Kranium Compartment, can offer an innovative way to keep valuables safe. - **Kid-friendly Morbid Design:** Combining morbid or spooky design elements with a kid-friendly aesthetic can create novelty products that appeal to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Designers can incorporate anatomical decor pieces, like the Kranium Compartment, into their design projects for a unique and edgy look. - **Personal Security:** Developing more disguised storage options, like the Kranium Compartment, can offer consumers peace of mind when protecting their valuables. - **Children's Toys and Decor:** The concept of combining morbid or spooky design elements with a fun and playful aesthetic, as seen with the Kranium Compartment, can be utilized in the creation of unique children's toys and decor pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabine-101.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Cannabis Safety Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-safety-box.md) - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Adorable Luxurious Storage Compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-storage-compartment.md)