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Balloon-Like Seating Collections

Seungjin Yang Drew Inspirations from His Childhood

— December 13, 2022 — Art & Design
Korean designer Seungjin Yang stunned the furniture world in 2022 with a collection of seating that heavily drew inspiration from balloon shapes and childhood memories. Titled the 'Blowing' series, this capsule is acclaimed and exciting, drawing the eye in with unconventional silhouettes and an almost otherworldly finish.

Seungjin Yang's website states that the Blowing series "continues the artist’s ongoing exploration of a unique reality that is typified by bold colors and the pleasantly surprising stability of seemingly pliable materials." The collection is comprised out of a few silhouettes, including the beige Love Seat, the Lounge Chair 01 in Yellow, the Armchair 01 in Pink Gum, the Dining Chair in Black, the Armchair in White, and more. While most pieces are monochromatic, Seungjin Yang also spotlights a few multicolor options like the Blowing Stool 1.

Image Credit: Seungjin Yang
Trend Themes
1. Balloon-shaped Furniture - The trend of designing furniture collections inspired by balloon shapes is on the rise.
2. Childhood-inspired Design - Designers are utilizing childhood memories to innovate new furniture designs.
3. Pliable Material Innovation - There is a growing interest in exploring the stability of seemingly pliable materials for furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore designing unconventional silhouettes and using pliable materials to create unique designs inspired by childhood.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can explore balloon-inspired furniture to create playful and imaginative spaces.
3. Home Decor - The home decor sector can create a variety of balloon-shaped home accessories that complement the balloon-shaped furniture trend.
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