# Playful Hand Backdrops The 'Handmade' Shadow Puppet Wallpaper Encourages Creativity By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-puppet-wallpaper References: [nook-sucasa](http://www.nook-sucasa.com/2009/10/hand-shadow-wallpaper.html) & [paperboywallpaper](http://www.paperboywallpaper.co.uk/wallpaper/hand-made.html) Paper Boy Wallpaper has captured the creative magic of [light and shadow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) with their shadow puppet wallpaper called 'Handmade.' The [wall decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodpaper) will inspire children to come up with enchanting characters using their hands, or at least imitate the multitude of characters that appears on the paper. The 'Handmade' shadow puppet wallpaper comes in two shades: gray and black, and plum and silver and retails for $171. **Implications** - Consumers appreciate products that encourage interactivity as they promote learning and create memorable experiences. Companies can incorporate games or puzzles into their product designs to appeal to those consumer groups who desire interactive relationships with their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Interactive Wallpapers:** Designing interactive wallpapers promotes learning and creates memorable experiences. - **Creative Home Decor:** Providing creative home decor products encourages imagination in both children and adults. - **Shadow Play Products:** Developing shadow play products can engage children's creativity and imagination. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can create products that encourage creativity and imagination. - **Toy:** The toy industry can design shadow play products that provide interactive and imaginative experiences. - **Education:** The education industry can incorporate interactive wallpapers and shadow play products into learning environments to promote creativity and imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Art-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Contemporary Playroom Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randle-wall-climbing-handle.md) - [Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-boards.md)