# Cardboard Canine Shelving This Lifesized Paper Dog Sculpture Doubles as a Handy Storage Unit By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesized-paper-dog References: [curiosite.es](http://www.curiosite.es/html/cardboard_dogs/home.html) & [curiosite.es](http://www.curiosite.es) Emilio Alarcon's lifesized paper dog designs double as sculptural art pieces and [functional shelving units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) for the home. The products are available for purchase on curiosite's web shop and come in four styles that include French Bulldog, Labrador, Chihuahua and Dachshund breeds. Dog and design lovers will appreciate this home decor range that ensures loose objects and small valuables are safely stowed or displayed. Moreover, each of these [lifesized paper dog sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) is made out of durable cardboard that is a 100% recyclable. Emilio Arlarcon's cardboard dog breeds are constructed to form a [3D puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf). The pieces will add a touch of personality to homes, shops or retail window displays, especially those within a pet store or contemporary home decor shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lifesized Paper Dog Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique art pieces that double as functional storage units. - **Functional Home Decor:** Opportunity for retailers to offer decorative items that serve a practical purpose. - **Sustainable Cardboard Products:** Opportunity for manufacturers to produce eco-friendly products using recyclable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to create unique sculptures that combine art and functionality. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to offer functional home decor items that cater to design-conscious consumers. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to explore the use of sustainable materials, such as cardboard, in the production of functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Dog House Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-desk.md) - [Dog-Friendly Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agility-desk.md) - [3d-Printed Modern Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table.md) - [Dog Bed-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-furniture-design.md) - [Workplace-Friendly Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barc-dog-kennel.md) - [Pleated Designer Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyappy-tessellations.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md) - [Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hound-lounge.md)