# DIY Faux Taxidermy The Medium Cardboard Elephant Gives Your Home an Animalistic Vibe By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-06-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medium-cardboard-elephant References: [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19042456&parentid=A_FURN_WALL&sortProperties=) If you're a fan of taxidermy, but not so much the idea of hanging real animal heads on your wall, this Medium Cardboard Elephant may be just the item for you. This cute, friendly [faux-taxidermy piece hangs off your wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog), giving the room a contemporary look. After assembling the [different pieces of cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament), the Medium Cardboard Elephant is sturdy and three dimensional. This will for sure catch the attention of your guests as they walk by this [3D sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-interior-accents). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Faux Taxidermy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives to traditional taxidermy. - **DIY Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable, affordable, and eco-friendly DIY home decor solutions. - **Contemporary Wall Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and design to create interactive and immersive contemporary wall art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and manufacturing processes into the home goods industry. - **Art and Craft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace digital and 3D printing technologies to revolutionize the art and craft industry. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize augmented reality and virtual reality to transform the interior design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Thin Miniature Continuity Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-card.md) - [Adorable Plush Mascot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-mascot.md) - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md) - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md) - [Elegant Ivory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivory-vase.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md)