# Characterized Cork Stools The Movement on the Ground Charity is Auctioning Uniquely Designed Seats By Amelia Roblin | Published 2016-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movement-on-the-ground References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/10/modus-caspar-stool-charity-auction-michael-sodeau-kenneth-grange-ross-lovegrove-snarkitecture/) & [whoscasper](http://whoscasper.co.uk) Some will recognize the product behind these whimsical designs for Movement on the Ground. The charity is working with Modus Furniture to create charming products that can be auctioned off to raise money for the refugee crisis in Europe. What begins as Michael Sodeau's [recycled cork Casper Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating) is transformed by one of several talented designers into [imaginative creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-two). Out of the little seat, one might get a planter, a smiling face or a clown, and you can actually see how the refugee theme has been represented in some of these chairs, wrapped in foil blankets or protected with life buoy rings. Every version of the 'Who's Casper?' stools is delightfully decorative, and interested buyers will be bidding on a stool with no knowledge of its particular creator. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Cork Furniture:** The use of recycled cork in furniture design presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Charitable Design Collaborations:** Collaborations between charities and furniture designers offer a unique opportunity to raise funds for social causes. - **Transformative Furniture Designs:** The concept of transforming furniture allows for creative and imaginative designs that can cater to various needs and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the use of recycled materials and collaboration with charities to create innovative and socially responsible products. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can partner with designers to create one-of-a-kind products that generate funds for their causes. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** The home decor and interior design industry can embrace transformative furniture designs that add a touch of whimsy and personalization to living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-design-review.md) - [Stackable Cork-Like Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-stool-1.md) - [Active Sitting Cork Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ylin-stool.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-carini.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Cork-Made Occasional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md)