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Spiraling Urban Seating

Zoran Sunjic's 'Spiro' Adds Ribbon-Like Elegance to Public Places

— July 31, 2009 — Art & Design
This 'Spiro' seating system was designed by Zoran Sunjic to dress up urban places, and it does so in spades. The clean, elegant lines of the benches remind me of ribbons.

I can imagine Zoran Sunjic's 'Spiro' seating in a variety of settings, but I think it looks best in a field of grass, as in the rendered images featured in the gallery above. Check out some other gorgeous public seating designs below.

Implications - Seating may be considered a mundane product to produce in the eyes of many, and yet cool takes on such products continue to be both practical purchases and indulgences for consumers. Companies that put fun twists on everyday products will be able to overcome appearing mundane.
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Seating Designs - The 'Spiro' seating system demonstrates a growing trend of unique and aesthetically pleasing seating designs that can be incorporated into public spaces.
2. Ribbon-like Aesthetics - The ribbon-like design of 'Spiro' shows how this aesthetic has the potential to become a popular trend in urban design.
3. Outdoor Furniture as Public Art - 'Spiro' showcases a trend of turning outdoor furniture into artistic installations that can enhance the aesthetics of urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Companies in the furniture industry could use the trend of innovative seating designs like 'Spiro' to create unique, visually appealing products that stand out in the market.
2. Urban Design - The trend of turning outdoor furniture into public art could create new opportunities for companies in urban design to create visually stunning and functional installations in public spaces.
3. Architecture - Architects could use unique seating designs such as 'Spiro' as a way to showcase their creativity and enhance the overall aesthetic of their buildings and public spaces.
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