# Conformable Cardboard 'UPS' from Patrick Sung Will Shape to Anything You Want to Ship By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ups-from-patrick-sung References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/04/20/the-cardboard-box-that-will-fit-anything/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/20/ups-universal-packaging-system-recyclable-corrugated-cardboard-sheet-by-patrick-sung/) '[UPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-shipping-solution)' from Patrick Sung is the answer to all of your shipping prayers. 'UPS' (Universal Packaging System) is a clever acronym, and an even more clever idea. Cardboard has never been this cool--ever. 'UPS' from Patrick Sung looks like it could be a reality someday. The concept of [cardboard that folds along triangular lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos) doesn't seem so far-fetched at all. This would certainly help when you are trying to [ship awkward items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tray-pods) to awkward places. You know what I mean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Conformable Cardboard:** Advancements in cardboard technology will continue to shape the packaging industry. - **Flexible Packaging Systems:** The development of packaging materials able to conform to a variety of shapes offers disruptive opportunities for shipping and logistics companies. - **Sustainable Packaging Solutions:** Eco-friendly packaging options made from cardboard and other natural materials offer a green alternative to traditional shipping methods. ### Where This Applies - **Shipping and Logistics:** Innovations in cardboard and packaging technologies provide opportunities for shipping and logistics companies to streamline operations. - **E-commerce:** Flexible packaging systems offer a cost-effective and efficient solution for e-commerce companies to ship products of all shapes and sizes. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Sustainable and conformable cardboard technology can pave the way for environmentally conscious packaging solutions for various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md) - [Shapeshifting Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-system.md) - [Shape-Making Cream Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeup-tube.md) - [Accordion-Style Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accordion-paper-cup.md) - [Transformative Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table.md) - [Soft Structural Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-project-ara.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md)