# Folding Fungus Umbrellas The Sywawa Paddo Parasol is a Giant Mushroom on Your Back Patio By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sywawa-paddo-parasol References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004884.html) & [sywawa.be](http://www.sywawa.be/PADDO.183.0.html) Many favorite childhood movies involved the wonders of [tiny woodland creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi), and now the Sywawa Paddo Parasol can recreate those scenes in your own backyard -- this time, you are one of those critters. Available in three whimsical colors, the enchanting umbrella embodies a [squid-like underside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata) complete with a pleated underbelly of puckered fabric. Adding a little aesthetic accessorizing to the refugee's view, the Sywawa Paddo Parasol is a delightful reinvention of a [classic rain and sun-shielding form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Whimsical Outdoor Accessories:** The trend of whimsical outdoor accessories presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and playful products for consumers. - **Nature-inspired Design:** The trend of nature-inspired design offers opportunities for innovative products that bring elements of the natural world into everyday life. - **Reimagined Umbrella Designs:** The trend of reimagined umbrella designs presents opportunities for companies to create unconventional and eye-catching umbrellas that stand out in a crowded market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Living and Decor:** The outdoor living and decor industry can leverage the trend of whimsical outdoor accessories to offer unique and imaginative products for consumers to enhance their outdoor spaces. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore the trend of nature-inspired design to create stylish and eco-friendly products that resonate with environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Umbrella and Rain Gear:** The umbrella and rain gear industry can tap into the trend of reimagined umbrella designs to develop innovative and visually captivating umbrellas that differentiate their products from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Slated Phenolic Board Sunshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensombra.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Outdoor Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinno.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-shelter.md)