# Toothpick-Like Shoehorns The Nendo Shoehorn Minimalizes the Classic Design By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-shoehorn References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/the_perfect_shoehorn_for_a_single_man_by_nendo_15847.asp) & [nendo.jp](http://nendo.jp/) I love when I stumble upon redesigns of staple items that you never thought could or should be revamped—case in point, this [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-medallion-30) shoehorn. I mean, I would have argued for days that the classic shoehorn was perfect and irreplaceable, until I saw this design. Designed for Maruni, the Nendo shoehorn is carved from a [single block of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock). Magnetized, it fits like a perfect glove. Check out the gallery above to see this perfect, [minimal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karimoku-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Minimalist Redesign:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore redesigning traditional products with a minimalist approach to enhance functionality and aesthetics. - **Magnetic Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate magnets into everyday items to improve convenience and ease of use. - **Single Block Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize single block construction in various products to simplify manufacturing processes and reduce waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate minimalist designs and magnetized functionality into furniture manufacturing for enhanced user experience and modern aesthetics. - **Personal Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign everyday personal accessories with minimalist styles and magnetic features to provide users with a convenient and stylish experience. - **Woodworking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore single block wood carving techniques in woodworking to create functional and visually appealing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-shoe-rack.md) - [Industrial Sculptural Door Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-door-wedge.md) - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Minimal Stainless Steel Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa.md) - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Entryway Deodorizing Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo.md) - [Stylish Multi-Use Entryway Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entryway-shoe-rack.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md)