# Sticky-Note Constructions The ‘Post-It Structures' Project by Yo Shimada Uses 30,000 P By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-it-structures References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/amazing-post-it-note-structures) & [kyoto-art.ac.jp](http://www.kyoto-art.ac.jp/en/aboutus/resources/artzone.html) Rather than tossing out your Post-Its once they’ve been used, why not create a masterpiece like the ‘Post-It Structures’ exhibit by Yo Shimada. Okay, well maybe these 30,000 Post-Its are far from used, but they are a great use for the familiar, [colorful pieces of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postit-x-pantone). The Post-It Structures project was made possible through the hard work of both Yo Shimada from Tato Architects, and art students from the [Kyoto University of Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plateau-kyoto-residence). While on their own these vibrant Post-Its appear flimsy, when they are all glued together they really do form a sound structure. The must-see Post-It Structures project will be displayed at the Artzone Gallery located in Kyoto City, Japan. **Implications** - The use of unusual materials and bright colors can be a winning combination, as the Post-It-Structures exhibit demonstrates. Companies looking to create spectacle displays should consider using lots of inexpensive materials and bright colors to produce cost-effective, yet eye-catching displays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North 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 - **Unusual Material Structures:** Using unconventional materials for building structures could offer unexpected and visually exciting outcomes. - **Colorful Displays:** Incorporating bright colors in displays could draw attention and offer a more engaging experience. - **Cost-effective Spectacle Displays:** Utilizing inexpensive materials for displays can provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional displays. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry could incorporate unconventional materials in building design for added visual interest. - **Art:** The art industry could use colorful and inexpensive materials for creating eye-catching installations and exhibits. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry could utilize colorful and inexpensive materials in store displays, trade shows, and events for cost-effective and visually engaging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [Digital Sticky Note Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-sticky-notes.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md)