# Naturalistic Coffee Stands The Clive Stand Strays From Conventional Caffeine Machines By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clive-stand References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/01/clive-coffee-drip-stand.html) & [clivecoffee](http://www.clivecoffee.com/product/clive_stand.html) There are a lot of [high-tech coffee machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertuo-up-machine) designed to make your mornings easier, but the Clive Stand takes a different approach in being more naturalistic than technological. Designer Delaney Kelly decided to create a [low-tech coffee drip stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-eight-series-2-coffee-machine) that’s simple and elegant, promising to deliver great coffee. The stand was hand-carved from Oregon Walnut, leading to its beautiful earthy aesthetic. The Clive Stand’s [clean minimalist approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-coffee-system) will definitely attract any coffee lover. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## 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 - **Low-tech Coffee:** The Clive Stand demonstrates the trend towards low-tech coffee products that prioritize simplicity and elegance. - **Naturalistic Design:** The use of Oregon Walnut in the Clive Stand reflects the trend of incorporating natural materials into products for an earthy aesthetic. - **Minimalist Coffee:** The clean and minimalist design of the Clive Stand aligns with the trend of simplistic coffee accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Accessories:** The Clive Stand represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the coffee accessories industry by offering a low-tech and naturalistic alternative to conventional coffee machines. - **Home Decor:** The naturalistic and minimalist design of the Clive Stand presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry, catering to consumers seeking aesthetically pleasing coffee accessories. - **Woodworking:** The hand-carving of the Clive Stand from Oregon Walnut opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the woodworking industry, showcasing the beauty of natural materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Computer-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip.md) - [Minimalist Espresso Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-espresso-machine.md) - [Designer Drip Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-aiden.md) - [Tranquil Design Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbrew-coffee-maker.md) - [Single-Cup Workstation Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-dcm5000.md) - [Smart Coffee Brewing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-connected-coffee-machine.md) - [Character Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky.md) - [Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-coffee-machine.md)