# Morphing Backpacks Turn the Boxy Teddy Bag into a Desk By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teddy-bag References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/24/instant-bag-to-desk/) & [indexaward.dk](http://www.indexaward.dk/designchallenge/submissions.php?designId=17) There are numerous shape-shifting furniture pieces, but the Teddy Bag is the first one I’ve seen that actually changes into a backpack. The bag is made entirely out of cardboard that looks fragile, but is strong enough to carry items with. Should the child need something to write on, the Teddy Bag can be assembled into a small desk. Designed by François Verez and Ane Eguiguren, the Teddy Bag was designed for INDEX: Challenge, Design for Education, in which participants were asked to design solutions to help improve education in developing countries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shape-shifting Furniture:** Opportunity for creating innovative furniture pieces that can transform into multiple forms and functions. - **Cardboard Accessories:** Disruptive potential in designing durable and versatile accessories made from cardboard. - **Education Solutions:** Opportunity to develop innovative products that enhance education in developing countries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Exploring new possibilities for creating adaptable and multifunctional furniture pieces. - **Packaging:** Creating sustainable and versatile packaging solutions using durable cardboard material. - **Education:** Developing and implementing innovative educational tools and resources for improving education in developing countries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchup.md) - [Shape-Shifting Classroom Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eduba.md) - [Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-habitat.md) - [Tire-Carrying Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Lounge Chair Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagletti-suitcase.md) - [Flatpack Children’s Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobifant.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md) - [Triple-Style Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tefors-ultimatum-bag.md)