# Pop-up Placemats Popmats by Publique Living By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-placemats-popmats-by-publique-living References: [velocityartanddesign](http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/product.php?productid=21171&cat=909&manufacturerid=&page=1) These creative, disposable paper placemats from Publique Living would be a fabulous way to jazz up your table for a [casual dinner party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tablescape-kits). In the corner of each 'Popmat' is a [pop-up design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) that not only adds visual interest, but also incorporates a space to use as a [name card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks). There are three designs to choose from; a chair and a birdcage, a mailbox by a fence and tree with a sign. They come in packs of ten for $24 and are available in either white or natural. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-up Placecards:** The technology used for the pop-up designs could be applied to create innovative placecards for events. - **Disruptive Disposable Design:** The idea of creating disposable but creative table settings can be expanded to cutlery and other tableware creating disruptive alternatives to traditional table settings. - **Sustainable Disposable Tableware:** There is an opportunity to create disposable tableware from sustainable materials that have clever visuals, adding value to a simple dinner by creating a unique experience. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Innovative placecards and tableware could create memorable events without the need for expensive and wasteful setups. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants could provide unique disposable tableware as a part of their eco-friendly efforts. - **Retail:** Retailers can provide creative disposable tableware that can create a unique experience for the buyer and recipient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-design.md) - [Summer Tablescape Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablescape-kits.md) - [Stunning Nature-Inspired Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seedlip.md) - [Wine-Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placemat-hightop-table.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Strikingly Elegant Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-tablescape.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md)