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What does this travel trend entail, exactly?
In this somewhat strange trend, travelers are taking a pause before putting their items on the conveyor belt and carefully arranging their belongings in neat, visually pleasing layouts. Think color-coordinated toiletries, jackets folded just so and electronics laid out with precision. It’s not just about getting through security efficiently—it’s about turning an ordinary task into something beautiful and shareable. And share they do! Travelers are posting these curated bins on TikTok, transforming the TSA process into a mini art project.
One note: Some TikTokkers are taking these pictures after going through the X-ray machine, ostensibly so they don’t annoy the TSA agent they’re about to encounter and everyone else behind them in line. Others, however, are doing it before, apparently throwing caution to the wind! And still other influencers are staging these pictures at home—yes, away from the actual airport. In fact, that’s how this whole trend started: Graphic designer Piper Taich posted a series of these bins on TikTok with the caption “in my art director era.”
