With all the impressive architecture being conceived and created, it’s also important to think of its surroundings or, as I like to think of it, the city's furniture; take this Nero bench for instance.
Designed by Louisa Köber and Lara Salzmann, students at ABK Stuttgart, the Nero bench is more like a sculptural art piece than a piece of furniture. Although only a concept, cities need more ideas like this.
Sculptural Public Seats
The Nero Bench by Louisa Köber and Lara Salzmann
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Public Seats - There is a trend towards designing public furniture that is not just functional, but also a work of art.
2. Innovative Materials for Public Furniture - The use of innovative materials such as 3D printed concrete is disrupting the public furniture industry.
3. Interactive Public Furniture - The trend towards interactive public furniture presents an opportunity for businesses to incorporate technology and user experience design into the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities exist for architects to incorporate public furniture design as an integral part of their building projects.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - The growing interest in unique public furniture designs creates a market for furniture manufacturers to specialize in this area.
3. Construction - The integration of public furniture design into construction projects presents an opportunity for construction companies to offer a unique selling proposition.