# Decreasing Origami Cartons The U Shape Travel Set Conveniently Downsizes During Your Trip By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-04-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-shape-travel-set References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2014/03/u-shape-student-project.html) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/U-SHAPE-packaging/14746153) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage). Each accordion-style box holds seven sachets of the hair or skincare products in little [tetrahedral cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Space-Saving Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-pebble-suitcase.md) - [Vibrant Packing Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compressible-packing-cubes.md) - [Functional Furniture Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulley-luggage-trolley.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Inner-Bottle Replacement Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-groups.md) - [Modular Travel Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra.md) - [Refillable Travel Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-travel-containers.md) - [Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-capsule.md) - [Time-Saving Travel Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timesaving-travel-hanger.md)