# Toilet Paper Monsters Mauricio Sanin Mazuera Keeps Your Sheets Safe With This Guardian By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mauricio-sanin-mazuera References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/08/red-tongue-monster-will-get-you-thief/) Oh yes, that formidable toilet paper thief has escaped and only Mauricio Sanin Mazuera’s toilet paper Guardian will keep your soft, square sheets safe. I mean, you don’t want to be caught with your pants around your ankles as someone recites, “I can’t spare a square.” Considering that [rolls do mysteriously go missing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstealable-chocolate) or end up on the [dirty floor of the public washroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-lid-closer), Mauricio Sanin Mazuera’s toiler paper guardian may not seem so ludicrous. And it’s pretty cute in all of its fierceness! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toilet Paper Theft Prevention:** Mazuera's toilet paper guardian presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by addressing the problem of toilet paper theft in public washrooms. - **Personal Hygiene Gadgets:** The toilet paper guardian is part of a growing trend of innovative gadgets aimed at improving personal hygiene experiences. - **Smart Home Solutions:** The toilet paper guardian exemplifies the development of smart home devices that cater to everyday necessities. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Goods:** The toilet paper guardian introduces a new product category within the consumer goods industry, focusing on toilet paper theft prevention. - **Home Automation:** The toilet paper guardian aligns with the home automation industry by providing an automated solution for an essential household item. - **Personal Care:** The toilet paper guardian taps into the personal care market by offering a unique product that enhances the hygiene routine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Towel Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-joe.md) - [Ultra-Soft Reinvented Toilet Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-tear.md) - [Reimaged Tissue Paper Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-tear.md) - [Household Monster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-monsters.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambox.md) - [Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-soft.md) - [Clogging-Free Bamboo Toilet Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krazy-klean-walla.md) - [Sustainable Paper Towel Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-towel-holder-1.md)