# Transparent Storage Containers The Mod Locker Makes Your Enclosed Items Look Out in the Open By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-locker References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/mod-locker/s652395) When tidying up your living spaces, what is your priority? The Mod Locker affords you the means to put your possessions away, but it does not put them out of sight. Inspired by the vintage trunk, this contemporary model is manufactured with [clear acrylic walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-collection) that offer almost unobstructed views inside. Held together by old style hardware and aluminum-trimmed edges, the chest is sturdy and can withstand the weight of even stacks of books inside of it. The piece is perfect for those who take pride in their various belongings, but who don't wish for them to assume necessary space on tabletops. [Drawers and cupboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer) are for hiding things, [shelves are for displaying them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving), and Robert and Cortney Novogratz's Mod Locker leans more towards the latter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Clear Walls:** Opportunities for manufacturers to incorporate clear walls into various products - **Visible Storage:** Increased demand for storage solutions that showcase possessions - **Vintage Inspiration:** Designers can draw inspiration from vintage looks to create modern storage solutions ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate transparent materials into their designs for a unique look - **Home Organization:** Companies that specialize in home organization can create products that prioritize visible storage - **Home Decor:** Designers can create aesthetically pleasing storage solutions as part of their home decor collections ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Glass Cabinet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glass-collection.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabine-101.md) - [Structural Transparent Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-olhovnikova.md) - [Lightweight Soft-Body Underbed Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-storage.md) - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md) - [Sleek See-Through Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translucent-luggage.md)