# Two-in-One Shopping Baskets The Wire 'Basket' Boasts a Shapeshifting Aesthetic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-basket References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/05/the-wire-basket-just-got-twice-as-good/) This conceptual wire 'Basket' is a clever piece of shopping equipment that can be used both in-store and for use when heading home as an efficient way to carry groceries. Designed by Kong Li, the basket features a [shapeshifting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-system) that can be used in both horizontal and landscape modes to offer just the right amount of storage for your needs. This makes it ideal for storing goods as you shop and as a carrying solution once you've checked out to eliminate the need for [plastic or paper bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials). The conceptual [wire basket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept) features a simple yet durable design that has a central handle for easily switching between the two orientations. The solution brings about a return to provenance as consumers seek out stylishly modern yet slightly antiquated everyday products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shapeshifting Shopping:** The trend towards shapeshifting shopping equipment provides opportunity for innovation in retail design. - **Efficient Grocery Carrying:** Efficient grocery carrying solutions are becoming more popular with consumers, presenting an opportunity for packaging and transportation industries to innovate. - **Provenance Revival:** Consumers' desire for modern yet slightly antiquated everyday products reflects a trend towards reviving provenance in design and marketing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Design:** Retail design companies can take advantage of the trend towards shapeshifting shopping equipment to create innovative and efficient in-store experiences for consumers. - **Packaging:** Innovative packaging solutions can help address the need for efficient and sustainable grocery carrying solutions. - **Transportation:** Transportation industries can innovate by providing efficient and eco-friendly options for consumers to transport their groceries from store to home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Shopping Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-carts.md) - [Sleek Multifuntional Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [3d-Printed Retail Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase.md) - [Demure Dual-Compartment Laundry Hampers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-joseph-tota.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Collapsible Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clax-trolley.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-plant-shelf.md)