# Paper Mache Dividers The Room Divider by John Quan Rustles like Reeds in the Wind By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-divider-by-john-quan References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/06/room-divider-by-john-quan/) & [johnquan.au](http://johnquan.com.au/) There's something incredibly soothing about the Room Divider by John Quan. It could very well have to do with the fact that it creates the illusion of a calming, cooling breeze when you walk past its line and brush your hands along it. Not only is its simple interactive concept appealing, the Room Divider by John Quan is also interesting due to its material. Craft time isn't just for kids as this [paper mache project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) demonstrates. Using old newspapers and scrap lead, Quan has created a bouquet of [tall reeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-textile-divider) that can be easily repositioned throughout a room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Room Dividers:** Opportunity for creating room dividers that provide a unique, interactive experience for users. - **Sustainable Materials in Design:** Innovative use of materials like paper mache and recycled newspapers to create functional and eco-friendly products. - **Illusionary Design Elements:** Incorporating design elements that create visually appealing illusions to enhance the user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate interactive room dividers into their projects, offering a new level of aesthetics and functionality. - **Crafts and DIY:** The use of alternative materials like paper mache and recycled newspapers presents an opportunity for crafters and DIY enthusiasts to explore unique projects. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Demand for eco-friendly products opens up a market for sustainable home decor items, including room dividers made from recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pleated Textile Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plissade.md) - [Material-Centric Room Divider Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ren-series.md) - [Dual-Weave Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilid.md) - [Sculptural Room Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgen-screen.md) - [Rotating Panel Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro-room-dividers.md) - [Flatpack Cardboard Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-room-dividers.md) - [Felt-Made Retractable Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixels-1.md) - [Elegant Innovative Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimakra-of-sweden.md) - [Flexible Room Partition Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-partition-system.md)