# Non-Linear Building Blocks The Bokah Blocks Wooden Construction Toys Expand Creative Boundaries By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-construction-toys References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/26/building-blocks-that-unblock-your-creativity/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bokahblocks/bokah-blocks-wooden-construction-toy-the-explorer) Many of the toys on the market are designed to help kids play in a somewhat linear fashion which can be somewhat limiting, so the Bokah Blocks are wooden construction toys that won't limit players in any respect. Suitable for children of all genders, the Bokah Blocks work by incorporating a series of [blocks and connectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-town) that can be transformed into whatever the child wants. This means that they can play however their imagination dictates rather than by the rules of the toy. The Bokah Blocks wooden construction toys are crafted from natural materials and have a [color-free aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-x-bldr) that makes them completely freeform for children to play with to make whatever their heart desires without restriction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-linear Play:** Toys and games that encourage non-linear play, allowing for maximum creativity and imagination. - **Eco-friendly Toys:** More toys made from natural and sustainable materials rather than plastic or synthetic materials. - **Modular Design:** Designs for toys and objects that incorporate a modular structure, allowing kids to customize and build their own creations. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Companies can create new lines of toys that encourage more imaginative, free-form play rather than a linear approach. - **Eco-friendly Industry:** Companies can explore designing and manufacturing toys using more natural materials that are sustainable and eco-friendly. - **Design Industry:** Incorporating modular design into other products such as home decor or furniture can allow for more customization and creativity from the consumer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [NFC-Enabled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-building-blocks.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md)