# Giant Fake Grass Toys Playground Carpet By Pearl | Published 2008-06-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looksie-grass-kid-playground-carpet References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/looksie-grass/) & [joel.es.kz](http://www.joel.es.kz/) Children have boundless energy but they need somewhere to play safe. Rolling around in a small room full of plastic balls has been a popular favourite for years, but now here is a fun and portable alternative that lets them bounce around at the playground, school or even in the family recreation room. This [playground carpet for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-collection) was a collaborative art project between Joel Escalona, a freelance designer from Mexico City with artist and illustrator, Stephen Crowhurst. Escalona designs furniture, packaging and other products. Take a look at some more [fake grass furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass): ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indoor Playground Carpet:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop portable and sensory-friendly indoor playground equipment. - **Eco-friendly Fake Grass:** Opportunity for artificial grass manufacturers to develop eco-friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic turf. - **Collaborative Play Products:** Opportunity for designers and artists to collaborate on innovative play products that encourage sensory exploration. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Play Equipment:** Manufacturers in the children's play equipment industry could explore new and portable products such as an indoor flooring/carpet solution to bring play spaces to home. - **Artificial Grass:** Manufacturers in the synthetic turf industry could explore eco-friendly versions of artificial grass. - **Furniture Design:** Designers and artists interested in collaborative art projects could innovate in the realm of sensory-friendly furniture and play spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-1.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md)