# Upcycled Home Trinkets The Samuel Bernier 'Project RE_' Provides Low Cost Personal Objects By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-bernier-project-re References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/47293/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-RE-by-Samuel-Bernier/) The world needs more thinkers and projects like the Samuel Bernier 'Project RE_.' It uses 3-D printing to create low-cost home objects such as pencil holders, piggy banks, mugs, rain catchers etc. Bernier is an inventive thinker as he strategically understands that there are many things within the home that are bought for unnecessary prices and don't necessarily add great value to the appeal of the home. Why not have these objects [upcycled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) through 3-D printing and save a ton of cash? [Customized lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) are created using the Objet 3D printer and then clasped to various jars and cans to make home-savvy trinkets that will get the job done at a much lower cost than their pricey counterparts. He even managed to create a dumbbell, snow globe and bird house with his nifty thinking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Home Objects:** Using 3-D printing to create low-cost home objects by upcycling existing items. - **Customized 3-D Printing:** Utilizing 3-D printing to create customized lids and attachments for various household items. - **Innovative Home Trinkets:** Creating unique and useful home trinkets using innovative thinking and 3-D printing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3-D Printing:** 3-D printing industry can capitalize on the trend by developing affordable and customizable home products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore upcycled and unique trinkets as a cost-effective option for consumers. - **Product Design:** Product design industry can leverage 3-D printing technology to create customized and sustainable home objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-design.md) - [3D-Printed Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argot-studio-x-ssense.md) - [3D-Printed Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-desk-accessories.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Intricate Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-furniture.md) - [Hacking-Friendly Decor Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeahack-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md)