# Italian Monument Stationery The Souvenir Desk by Andrea Rekalidis Pays Tribute to Monuments By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souvenir-desk References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/andrea-rekalidis-italian-monuments-souvenir-desk-collection-bozu-09-05-2014/) & [andrearekalidis.it](http://www.andrearekalidis.it/) The Souvenir Desk is an art piece by Andrea Rekalidis that shows just how much can be down with [stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport). Most people look at pencils and see a writing tool, but apparently Rekalidis sees Italian monuments instead. The artist has designed various pieces that all pay tribute to monuments from this European country, with an uncanny resemblance considering what everything is made out of. The entire project is meant to have a playful element to it, and really turn these monuments into minuscule objects. What's even better is how certain pieces of stationary are still functional, such as the Pantheon which doubles as a [pencil sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders). This is a creative take on the possibility of design when it comes to everyday objects that are usually only used for specific purposes. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/andrea-rekalidis-italian-monuments-souvenir-desk-collection-bozu-09-05-2014/), [andrearekalidis.it](http://www.andrearekalidis.it/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Monument Stationery:** The merging of design and function for stationery can create playful art pieces. - **Functional Souvenirs:** Transforming traditional souvenirs into functional, every day objects can elevate their value. - **Artistic Repurposing:** Repurposing everyday items like pencils and erasers as artistic elements can create unique designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery Manufacturing:** Exploring innovative designs for stationery can increase demand and create a unique niche. - **Tourism and Souvenir Manufacturing:** The merging of art and functionality for souvenir items can increase their perceived value and demand. - **Sculpture and Art Manufacturing:** The idea of repurposing everyday objects as art opens up a new niche for designers and artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organized Minimal Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Brutalist Aluminum Stationery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumon.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Minimal Compact Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity-pen-stand.md) - [Minimalist Modular Creative Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk.md) - [Sophisticated Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-table.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md)