# Folded Mod Humidifiers The Moisture-Filled Mast Humidifier by Shin Okada By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast-humidifier References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2010/01/11/mast-humidifier-by-shin-okada/) & [masuza.co.jp](http://www.masuza.co.jp/SHOP/mas299.html) When you hear ‘humidifier’ you probably don’t think ‘cool’ or ‘[amazing modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-aroma).’ That would be understandable. Shin Okada may change that though, with the new Mast Humidifier, pictured in the gallery above. The Mast Humidifier has a [beautiful shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-diffuser) that was designed by Shin Okada and then constructed by Masuya Koubou. The secret behind the Mast Humidifier is Hinoki, or the tree also known as Japanese Cypress. The complexity of the wood—its durability and beauty—makes it the only thing that’s made Mast Humidifier possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Design Humidifiers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create humidifiers that combine functionality with sleek and aesthetically pleasing design. - **Sustainable Materials in Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize eco-friendly materials, like Hinoki wood, to create innovative and environmentally conscious products. - **Integration of Nature-inspired Elements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate natural elements, such as Japanese Cypress, into product design to create a unique and appealing consumer experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional home appliances, like humidifiers, into stylish and visually appealing products. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and natural materials into furniture and interior design to create eco-friendly and visually stunning spaces. - **Woodworking and Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional woodworking techniques with modern design principles to create high-quality and innovative products, like the Mast Humidifier. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Contemporary Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamflow-humidifier.md) - [Plant-Powered Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier.md) - [Humidifying Stoneware Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumo-humidifier.md) - [Flower-Filled Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromatherapy-humidifier.md) - [Living Moss Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept.md) - [Cookware-Inspired Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sot-humidifier.md) - [Slender Two-in-One Air Modifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-air-purifier.md) - [Compact Humidifier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-humidifier.md) - [Air-Optimizing Humidifiers Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph-air-manager.md)