# Spiral-Scaling Storage The Helical Shelf System by Ed Rawle was Created by 3D Printing By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-system References: [stilsucht.de](http://www.stilsucht.de/03/2013/helical-shelf-system/) & [edrawle](http://www.edrawle.com/?p=12) Using 3D printing technology, designer Ed Rawle created the Helical Shelf System with two platforms that scale up and down the helix-shaped stands in opposite directions. Each of the spirals is going in a different direction, so as they turn, the upper shelf moves up as the lower one goes down and vice-versa. This dynamic piece of furniture is excellent for those who require their home decor to be [flexible and adaptable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumba), especially if they like to change the way things look from time to time. One day this piece can be a bookshelf; the next it can be a [display case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving). The Helical Shelf System operates with a [simple cog and belt design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Adaptable-decor:** The Helical Shelf System demonstrates a trend towards furniture that can be easily modified to fit different needs and aesthetics. - **3d-printing-design:** More designers are using 3D printing technology to create innovative and dynamic pieces like the Helical Shelf System. - **Dynamic-storage:** Multi-platform, spiraling designs like the Helical Shelf System allow for the creation of unique storage solutions that can be scaled up or down as needed. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture-design:** The furniture industry has been disrupted by the emergence of unique and customizable pieces like the Helical Shelf System. - **3d-printing-manufacturing:** The rise of 3D printing in manufacturing has enabled designers to push the boundaries of furniture design and create complex, dynamic pieces. - **Home-decor:** The Helical Shelf System is a great example of how home decor is becoming more innovative and flexible, with the emergence of dynamic, adaptable pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Folding Steel Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [Customizable Storage Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelved-modular-furniture.md) - [Simple Assembly Sustainable Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svolta.md) - [Playful Rotating Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giralot-rotating-storage.md) - [Modern Convertible Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blendend.md)