# Hot Humanitarian Design Unseen Products is Making Socially-Conscious Merchandise By Krzysztof Bielski | Published 2011-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseen-products-fair-trade-design References: [unseenproducts](http://unseenproducts.com) Ronel Jordaan is a textile designer whose genius mind is behind Unseen Products. This commercially-accessible line of products is designed using [felt as natural, recycled material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reve-collection). Everything from the Unseen Products line is made by those in developing countries to limit unemployment in city townships while improving environmental awareness, making for true [fair trade design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-luxury-shopping-platform). Unseen Products is also transferring skills and knowledge. The beautiful, inspired, [natural products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural) from Unseen Products will not only increase serenity and purity, but also add comfort to our life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for businesses to create environmentally-friendly products using recycled materials. - **Fair Trade:** Businesses can enhance social responsibility by supporting fair employment opportunities in developing countries. - **Skill Transfer:** Potential for companies to empower individuals in developing countries by transferring valuable skills and knowledge. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile:** The textile industry can explore using felt as a sustainable material for creating socially-conscious merchandise. - **Sustainable Fashion:** An opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate fair trade practices and create environmentally-friendly products. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** The field of social entrepreneurship can leverage skill transfer initiatives to empower people in developing countries and promote sustainable design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Contemporary African Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Social Good Peruvian Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieta.md) - [Conscious Consumerism Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/or-collective-and-h-project.md) - [Timeless Natural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sebastian-herkner-3.md)