# Bifunctional Bottle Stoppers The Vino Cork by Studio Macura Seals and Serves Your Drink By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vino-cork-by-studio-macura References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2012/01/13/vino-cork-by-marko-macura-and-ingeborg-van-uden.php) & [studiomacura](http://www.studiomacura.com/collection.asp?lang=) The spongey object that seals your vintages is celebrated in the creation of the [Vino Cork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers) by [Studio Macura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iza-vase). The marvelous material is often discarded readily so this odd accessory strives for a more lasting acceptance. It takes a form much magnified from its expendable counterparts, at roughly the same height but significantly broader in circumference. The [buoyant bark-derived doodad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees) makes its presence known, balancing conspicuously atop the narrowing neck of a wine bottle, accentuating the importance of its function. But the Vino Cork by Studio Macura does not perform conventionally. Instead of plugging the mouth of the flask, it act as a cap. A hole in the disc is wide enough to accommodate the rim of a bottle and the base is broad enough to embrace the bottom once opened. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainability-driven Products:** Opportunity to create innovative products that promote sustainability by repurposing or reimagining traditionally discarded materials. - **Functional Design:** Potential for designing products that serve multiple purposes, enhancing convenience and functionality. - **Aesthetically Pleasing Accessories:** Market for unique and visually appealing accessories that stand out and elevate the user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Wine and Beverage Industry:** Potential for introducing novel bottle stopper designs to enhance packaging, preservation, and consumer experience. - **Sustainable Packaging Industry:** Opportunity to explore sustainable packaging solutions that utilize repurposed materials, such as the Vino Cork, to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Home Decor and Gift Industry:** Market for distinctive and aesthetically pleasing accessories, like the Vino Cork, that can be used as decorative pieces or unique gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bottle-Optimizing Wine Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1.md) - [Sparkling Wine Preservation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin.md) - [Environmentally Conscious Cork Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-select.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Flavor Preservation Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-timeless-three-sl.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Wine Top Vacuum Seals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoenox.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md)