Recycled Magazine Shelves

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The National Geographic Shelf is an Adventurous Creation

— June 3, 2010 — Eco
The National Geographic Shelf from designer Sean Miller is an awesome way to upcycle old magazines. I have a ton of old Sports Illustrated magazines that I would kill to have made into a shelf.

Sean Miller made the National Geographic Shelf by covering the magazines with a water/starch mixture and then compressing them for a week. Once he had a National Geographic block, he simply took a saw to it and cut out a space. The National Geographic Shelf is an example of an awesome idea with great execution. I want one now.

Trend Themes

  1. Upcycled Furniture — Creating furniture out of unconventional materials like recycled magazines offers a unique and environmentally-friendly design solution.
  2. DIY Home Decor — The trend of creating handmade home decor items allows for personalization and a sense of creativity in interior design.
  3. Sustainable Design — Incorporating eco-friendly practices and materials into design processes promotes sustainability and ethical consumption.

Industry Implications

  1. Interior Design — The interior design industry can explore incorporating upcycled furniture into their design solutions, offering clients sustainable and unique options.
  2. Craft and DIY — The craft and DIY industry can provide resources and inspiration for creating handmade home decor items using unconventional materials like old magazines.
  3. Environmental Conservation — The environmental conservation industry can promote sustainable design practices that repurpose materials and reduce waste in order to create a more environmentally-friendly future.
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