# Wooden Soccer Balls Eric Quebral has Created a Wood Effect Soccer Ball By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-soccer-ball References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31972/) & [paintfc](http://www.paintfc.com/) Canadian-based designer Eric Quebral has designed and created a [wood effect soccer ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-jacket) that has been pieced together with various designs and styles of wood. The beautiful wooden soccer ball is for Paint F.C, which is a collaborative project that brings together different art directors and designers to "create [limited edition footballs with unique designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-nine-ten)," according to the project's website. This particular soccer ball by Eric Quebral happens to be made of wood, but others take inspiration from things like [Japan's Harajuku girls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-clog) or New York's street graffiti. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Sports Equipment:** The use of eco-friendly materials in sports equipment design presents an opportunity for disruption in the sports industry. - **Art-inspired Sports Equipment:** Incorporating artistic elements into sports equipment design provides an opportunity for differentiation and tapping into new markets. - **Collaborative Sports Equipment Projects:** Partnering with artists and designers to create limited edition sports equipment presents an opportunity to create unique products and generate buzz. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies that incorporate sustainable materials and artistic elements into sports equipment design can disrupt the sports industry and appeal to eco-conscious consumers and art enthusiasts. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers who collaborate with sports equipment manufacturers to create unique sports equipment can tap into a new market of sports enthusiasts and offer an innovative product. - **Sports Retail:** Sports retailers who offer limited edition sports equipment created in collaboration with designers and artists are in a position to tap into a new and unique market of sports enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-my-football-kit.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md) - [Durable Canine Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-soccer-ball.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rs4-home-x-hey-foosball-table.md) - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Official Connected FIFA Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-soccer-ball.md) - [Digital Icon-Inspired Tennis Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-and-apple.md)