# Alphabetized Magazine Racks 'Made in Mimbre' Puts a Spin on Your Grandmother's Wicker By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-04-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-mimbre References: [anothermag](http://www.anothermag.com/loves/view/2381/Revistero_C) & [madeinmimbre](http://www.madeinmimbre.com) 'Made in Mimbre' is a Chilean company that aims to create quality designs that reflect the country's identity and traditions of craftsmenship. Head Designer Cristian Dominguez likes to use "[common" materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series) and put a spin on the objects in order to create modern pieces of design. For instance, mimbre, a [plant fiber similar to wicker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection), is a material present in over 80% of Chilean homes. Made in Mimbre presents two [cookie cutter-shaped magazine racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karimoku-1): "Revistero C" and "Revistero X." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Innovative Use of Traditional Materials:** Exploring the use of common materials to create modern designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Functional Design with Cultural Significance:** Incorporating cultural traditions and identity into functional designs can disrupt the market by offering unique products. - **Sustainable and Eco-friendly Home Accessories:** Creating eco-friendly products using natural materials like mimbre can tap into the growing demand for sustainable home accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Innovating with traditional materials in interior design can bring unique and culturally significant products to the market. - **Home Furnishings:** The use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in home furnishings can disrupt the industry by providing environmentally conscious options. - **Craftsmanship and Artisanal Products:** Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design can create disruptive offerings in the market for artisanal products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Latin Playground-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sum-of-small-parts.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Handcrafted Traditional Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-collection.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md) - [Expertly Woven Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicker-side-table.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Woven Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood.md)