# Stress-Relieving Public Punching Bags Donttakethisthewrongway's Idea is Tailored to Common Spaces By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-13 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-punching-bag References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/405064/Public-Punching-Bags-Spring-Up-To-Let-City-Dwellers-Blow-Off-Steam-Healthily/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiS9KEAev6/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) Donttakethisthewrongway is a New York-based design studio and its latest concept — which is surely mind-boggling, entertaining and interactive in its essence, boasts public punching bags. Debuted as part of the annual New York Design Week, the creative firm's contribution effortlessly weaves itself into the dynamic of the city. This is perhaps where its strength lies. The Big [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-reed) has come to be known — both fictitiously and in communication, as a space that is constantly evolving and never asleep. As a result, one can imagine the common frustration individuals might experience in environments like these. With its public punching bags, Donttakethisthewrongway provides the opportunity for [healthy stress relief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal) on-the-go, while addressing the issue of tension in common, overcrowded spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Public Stress Relief:** Opportunity to address stress and tension in crowded public spaces through interactive installations like public punching bags. - **Interactive Design:** Increasing use of interactive designs and installations to engage individuals and enhance their experience in public spaces. - **Mindful Urban Living:** Growing trend of incorporating stress-relieving elements into urban environments to promote mental well-being and satisfaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Urban Design:** Opportunity for urban design firms to integrate interactive elements and stress-relieving installations into public spaces. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Potential for wellness and lifestyle brands to create products or services that address stress relief in city environments. - **Event Management:** Inclusion of interactive installations like public punching bags in events and festivals encourages attendee engagement and stress relief. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Smart Home Boxing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-workout-system.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md) - [Happiness-Increasing Urban Space Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-space-concept.md) - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Connected Punching Bag Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipercut-iperskin.md) - [Connected At-Home Boxing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxx-boxing-studio.md)