# Button-Shaped Wooden Coasters This Cute Wooden Drink Coaster Looks Like a Giant Button By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-drink-coaster References: [en.pinkoi](http://en.pinkoi.com/product/14Q20rOo) This giant wooden drink coaster by Taiwanese manufacturer BU-WU looks like a magnified shirt button -- a very random object to turn into a kitchen table topper. The button even comes in a customizable wooden box with an intricately imprinted leather strip that shows a special message. We've seen [creative coaster designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-gems) that serve both unique form as well as functionality. This specific design is perfect for the dainty, modern kitchen that is seeking a [modernly rustic wooden accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board). The creators added the option of a customizable [wooden gift box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box) to make this the perfect gift idea. The coaster case has a leather band that can display any message you'd like. This could make the most sentimental coaster gift you've ever given. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Coaster Designs:** Opportunity for innovative and unique coaster designs that combine form and functionality. - **Modern Rustic Accessories:** Innovation in modern rustic wooden accessories for the kitchen. - **Customizable Gift Ideas:** Opportunity to create customizable gift boxes and coasters for sentimental gifting. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry for creative coaster designs and modern rustic accessories. - **Personalized Gifts:** Opportunity for disruption in the personalized gifts industry by offering customizable gift boxes and coasters. - **Kitchenware:** Innovation in the kitchenware industry by introducing modern rustic wooden accessories like the button-shaped coasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Garment-Inspired Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware-the-aloha.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md) - [Cocktail-Resembling Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair.md)