# Cardboard Shelving Eco-Friendly Magma UK Bookstore By Camster M | Published 2007-12-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-uk References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/stores/Magma-Bookstore-London-/) & [magmabooks](http://www.magmabooks.com/) I wish I could fly over to London to do my Christmas shopping. Magma, the [London bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore), is drawing present buyers to its first Multi-Purpose product shop and showing off their [eco-friendly shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london). Designed by architects Julie Blum and Nikki Blustin, the [flat-packed units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) also fold out into counters and even changing-rooms. The shop, just a few doors down from the Magma flagship store, features all manner of quirky and unique items, both big brands and one-off creations from local designers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Shelving:** There is a growing trend towards eco-friendly shelving solutions, presenting opportunities for businesses to create sustainable and innovative shelving systems. - **Multi-purpose Products:** The rise of multi-purpose products is a trend that businesses can capitalize on, by designing versatile items that can be used for various functions and settings. - **Quirky and Unique Items:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to quirky and unique products, offering businesses the opportunity to create distinctive and original offerings that stand out in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Retail and E-commerce:** The retail and e-commerce industry can benefit from eco-friendly shelving solutions by offering sustainable and visually appealing displays for their products. - **Interior Design and Architecture:** The interior design and architecture industry can explore creating modular and adaptable furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, catering to the growing demand for versatile living spaces. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the demand for unique and one-of-a-kind offerings by collaborating with local designers to create exclusive and unconventional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/present-correct1.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Modular Retail Frameworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espacio-gdl-store.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Simple Assembly Sustainable Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svolta.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md)