# Prehistoric Planters The Dinosaur Planters by Plaid Pigeon Makes Your Garden a Lot Less Boring By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaid-pigeon References: [junk-culture](http://www.junk-culture.com/2011/02/things-repurposed-toy-planters.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/PlaidPigeon?ref=pr_profile) Plaid Pigeon is a small design shop created by Megan Briggs and Ian Mailhot. The two have focused on upcycling objects for unique items such as their series of planters they have created by hand. The Dinosaur Planter series by Plaid Pigeon uses old [dinosaur toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world) that remind me of my childhood. Plaid Pigeon creates an orifice inside the dinosaur and a housing for the soil that the plant needs to grow in. These handmade, recycled planters are the perfect addition to any room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Design:** Creating new and unique items by repurposing old objects, like Plaid Pigeon's Dinosaur Planters, offers opportunities for sustainable and creative design solutions. - **Handmade Planters:** The popularity of handmade planters, such as the ones made by Plaid Pigeon, highlights the demand for personalized and one-of-a-kind home decor items. - **Nostalgic Design:** Using nostalgic elements like dinosaur toys in design products, as seen in Plaid Pigeon's Dinosaur Planters, taps into the desire for sentimental and retro-inspired aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Design:** The upcycled design trend presents opportunities for eco-friendly design companies to create innovative and sustainable home decor products. - **Handmade Goods:** The demand for unique and personalized items, like handmade planters, creates a market for small businesses and artisans in the home decor industry. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Incorporating nostalgic elements into design products can be a successful strategy for companies targeting consumers looking for sentimental and retro-inspired aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfm.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-1.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Disco-Inspired Hanging Planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-plant-hanger.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil-Themed Bong Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil.md)