# Plywood Hammer MC Mallet By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plywood-hammer-mc-mallet References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/) & [vertdesign.au](http://www.vertdesign.com.au) The MC Mallet by [Vert Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation) is a small sheet of pre-cut plywood. When disassembled from it's flat form and reassembled according to design, it makes a working hammer. The mallet can be used for "woodworking, cooking, assembling furniture or as a toy." **Implications** - [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp) revolutionized [flat-pack furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1), and this theme has found its way into other home necessities. Flat-pack items save on resources because the owner assembles them; these products are also much faster to fabricate. By creating flat-pack products, companies can cut down on production costs and lower their prices accordingly; this in turn appeals to a consumer base that has been hit hard by the recession. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flat-pack Products:** Companies can save on production costs and appeal to cost-conscious consumers by creating designs for products that are easy to assemble and ship in a flat-pack format. - **DIY Functional Objects:** DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists may find value and satisfaction in products that allow them to build a functional item with their own hands. - **Multipurpose Products:** Designs that allow for versatile use across several different industries and applications may appeal to a wider range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** By creating flat-pack furniture products, manufacturers can significantly reduce production costs while still providing customers with stylish and affordable pieces. - **Kitchenware:** Flat-pack designs for kitchen tools and gadgets can help minimize packaging waste and offer a more eco-friendly option for consumers. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Simple yet functional object designs like the plywood hammer may offer opportunities for reinventing traditional toys or creating new educational products that inspire creativity and learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Flatpack Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [Modular Tool-Free Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xylo-living-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Self-Shaping Wooden Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hygroshape.md) - [Repairable Flat-Pack Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-sofa1.md)