# Customized Recycled Boxes Nilna Crafts Presents Unique Designs By Nilna Crafts | Published 2011-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papercraft-unique-recycled-box-by-nilnac-indonesia References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.284444264908180.75557.280571765295430&type=3) & [nilnac](http://nilnac.com/products/kotakraft-5-code-ad5kk/) This unique boxes from Nilna Crafts put a new spin on recyclable material. Nilna Crafts takes [recycled cardboard boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debatin) and puts her own unique spin on them. Instead of simply leaving the box as is, she adds artwork to the box, turning the object from simply recycled material to a piece of art. These boxes would be perfect for [wrapping Christmas presents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renais-festive-lantern-edition) in or birthday gifts. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they are also good for the environment, and help save trees all around the world. The specific name for this design is KotaKraft, and demonstrates how artwork can be made out of recyclable material. Moreover, these designs are as practical as they are pretty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Upcycled Artwork:** Creating unique designs by adding artwork to recycled material. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Using recyclable materials to create aesthetically pleasing boxes. - **Sustainable Gift Wrapping:** Providing environmentally friendly alternatives for gift wrapping. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to create unique designs using recycled materials. - **Packaging and Printing:** Innovation in eco-friendly packaging solutions using recyclable materials. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Meeting consumer demands for sustainable gift wrapping options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-retail-packaging.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterilal-gift-wrap.md)