# Corn-Based Marquetry Designs Fernando Laposse Creates Totomoxtle as an Example of Circular Economy By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marquetry-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/30/totomoxtle-fernando-laposse-mexico-corn-circular-economy-design/) & [fernandolaposse](http://www.fernandolaposse.com/) The importance of adopting a [circular economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis) is stressed by Mexican designer Fernando Laposse and his imaginative marquetry designs. Dubbing his product 'Totomoxtle,' the material utilizes "the colorful husks of heirloom corn species," with the hope of "restoring vital biodiversity." There are a few uses of Fernando Laposse's Totomoxtle. The creation process includes peeling the corn husks from the cob and ironing them flat. Thereafter, they are glued on a textile and laser cut. With the pieces, Laposse creates his bespoke marquetry designs. The end result is a variety of unique textures and colorings that are, without a doubt, absolutely captivating. These can be used to supplement the aesthetic of [furniture, lamps, tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk), and so on. In addition, the marquetry designs can be used as wall or floor coverings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Circular Materials:** Exploring the opportunity to use unconventional materials to create sustainable and eco-friendly products, leading the way to circular materials and design practices. - **Sustainable Design:** Developing innovative and environmentally friendly design practices that can be applied to a variety of industries, improving the quality and sustainability of products. - **Nature-inspired Products:** Creating products that are inspired by nature and incorporate sustainable and unconventional materials into the design process to address issues of environmental sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Leveraging circular materials and sustainable design practices to create eco-friendly furniture and home decor products. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating nature-inspired products and circular materials into interior design practices to promote sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices. - **Renewable Materials:** Developing renewable materials and products from unconventional and natural sources that reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earth-Honoring Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apacheta.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Cultural Wood Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-object.md)