# Segregated Shelving The Separation Shelf is Perfect for Couples That Are on the Rocks By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/separation-shelf References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/05/a-shelf-of-division/) & benklinger The Separation Shelf is the perfect [shelving solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozey) for couples who seem to constantly make up to break up. This shelf was designed by Shay Carmon and Ben Klinger, and is [mounted to the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-shelf) with four metal hooks that also act as shelf dividers. The dividers on the Separation Shelf let you make the shelf as big or as small as you'd like. The Separation Shelf also [breaks into pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf) in the event of a breakup. Check out the gallery above to see the Separation Shelf in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Shelving:** Designing shelving solutions that can be easily modified and customized is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Relationship-centered Design:** Creating products that address the unique needs and challenges of couples in relationships is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Emotional Connectivity:** Developing products that elicit emotional connections and responses from users is a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating modular design elements into furniture manufacturing processes can lead to more flexible and adaptable products. - **Interior Design:** Offering design services that prioritize the specific needs of couples and their relationships can differentiate interior design businesses in the market. - **Home Decor:** Creating emotionally engaging home decor products that resonate with consumers' personal experiences can set businesses apart in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Work-Life Balance Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/criteria-shelf.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [Classic Retro Shelving Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pira-g2.md)