# Receding Flower Pods The 'Larsen C' from H220430 Studio Keeps You Aware of the Arctic Ice By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larsen-c References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/09/tokonoma/) & [h220430.jp](http://www.h220430.jp/) It would be incredibly hard to forget the plight of the polar bears if you took your toothbrush out of the 'Larsen C' every morning. This oddly named toothbrush/[flower-holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1) is designed to look like a soaking wet [Arctic glacier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale). As far as I can tell, the 'Larsen C' wasn't designed to make any sort of environmental or political statement which is a good thing. Leave the environment to the environmentalists while the designers design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Eco-statement Design:** Designers are creating products that make environmental or political statements through their design. - **Multifunctional Products:** Products like the 'Larsen C' toothbrush/flower-holder serve multiple purposes, combining functionality and aesthetics. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designs inspired by natural elements, such as the Arctic glacier, are gaining popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** Designers are focusing on incorporating environmental and political statements into their products. - **Home Decor:** Multifunctional products like the 'Larsen C' toothbrush/flower-holder are gaining traction in home decor. - **Sustainability:** Nature-inspired designs are being embraced by the sustainability industry as a way to promote environmental awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaus.md) - [Self-Sterilizing Travel Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plover-travel-toothbrush.md) - [Modular Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Minimalist Eco-Friendly Ice Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-shaver-concept.md) - [Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/io-travel-toothbrush.md) - [Elegant Soap-Dispensing Dish Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-brush.md)