# Bendy Bark Notebooks SINJLAB Creates Wooden Notepads That Defy the Laws of Nature By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-notepad References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/hyper-flexible-wood-notepads-bend-the-rules-of-materials/) & [snijlab.nl](http://www.snijlab.nl/?page_id=358) Dutch design house SNIJLAB has created a wooden notepad designed for those who want to maintain a bit of class when taking notes. The wooden notepads are made using a single sheet of [laser-cut and folded birch plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1). Usually when wood bends in half, it breaks. A wooden notepad would not be so uncommon if it were two pieces of wood connected using hinges or some sort of fabric binding. SNIJLAB didn't do that, instead choosing to design a killer notepad that seemingly bends the laws of wood. SINJLAB says that anyone who happens to own their own laser cutter and a has a [DIY spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth) can make their own wooden notepad. Everyone else (the mass majority of people) can purchase a wooden notepad from the Dutch design house for around $33. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Wooden Notebooks:** SINJLAB's wooden notepads present an opportunity for the development of sustainable, eco-friendly stationery. - **Laser-cut Products:** The use of laser-cutting technology in the manufacturing process could revolutionize the production of other products. - **DIY Deco:** The trend for DIY projects presents opportunities for businesses to offer customizable products for crafty consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The wooden notepad is a unique and stylish addition to the desk accessory market, appealing to both design-conscious and eco-conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** The DIY aspect of creating a wooden notepad could be expanded to other decorative pieces for the home. - **Stationery:** SINJLAB's wooden notepads are a new and innovative product in the stationery industry, bringing an eco-friendly option to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Analog Note Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-taking-kit.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md) - [Leather-Bound Connected Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-notebooks.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Structurally Artful Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann.md) - [Portable Foldable Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi-lap-desk.md)