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Decreasing Origami Cartons

The U Shape Travel Set Conveniently Downsizes During Your Trip

— April 4, 2014 — World
The production of the clever concept that is the U Shape Travel Set would mean that you wouldn't need to bring a bunch of bottled toiletries with you on short trips. Ewelina Orlowska suggests an ingenious packaging scheme for single-use portions of shampoo, body wash and lotion that will save space and fit snugly into your stuffed luggage.

Each accordion-style box holds seven sachets of the hair or skincare products in little tetrahedral cartons that link together. A full chain features all sorts of creases so that you can fold and curl it into tight gaps in your carry-on. As you use the U Shape Travel Set, the emptied sections can be torn off. The road- and nature-inspired packaging can be tossed out to gradually lighten your load.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Travel - The U Shape Travel Set presents an opportunity to disrupt the travel industry by offering a compact solution for packing toiletries on short trips.
2. Eco-friendly Packaging - The origami-inspired design of the U Shape Travel Set suggests a trend towards more sustainable, single-use packaging that reduces waste and lightens the environmental impact of travel.
3. Modular Product Design - The tetrahedral cartons of the U Shape Travel Set showcase a rising trend in product design towards modular components that offer flexibility and customization options for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The U Shape Travel Set will appeal to travelers seeking convenient, space-saving solutions and presents an opportunity for new entrants to disrupt the traditional toiletries market.
2. Cosmetics and Toiletries - The unique packaging design of the U Shape Travel Set suggests a trend towards more innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions in the cosmetics and toiletries industry.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The U Shape Travel Set highlights growing demand for more sustainable forms of single-use packaging and presents an opportunity for companies to capitalize on this emerging trend.
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