Trend cluster
Category

Acrylic
Aesthetic

Lucite makes a comeback through standout decor.

Iridescent Pop FurnitureAlbum Cover-Inspired StoolsGeometric Lucite FurnishingsGorgeous Dyed Acrylic VasesCustomizable Lucite Chairs

Trend

What is the Acrylic Aesthetic trend?

Acrylic Aesthetic: Seeing a resurgence in fashion, Lucite is also reigniting its popularity within furniture alongside the resurrection of art deco design. The durable clear plastic lends itself well to the Millennial aesthetic through the use of prismatic colors and easy maintenance, signifying a strong consumer desire for functional yet fun interior design that makes a statement.

Trend themes

Themes within the Acrylic Aesthetic trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Resurgence of Lucite

Lucite is making a comeback in furniture and decor, with a consumer desire for functional yet fun interior design that makes a statement.

02

Iridescent and Chromatic Aesthetics

Prismatic and rainbow-like colors are popular in Lucite and acrylic furniture and decor, inspired by music genres and pop culture.

03

Customizable and Unconventional Designs

Consumers are seeking eco-friendly and cost-effective designs that offer personalization and unique elements.

Industry implications

What the Acrylic Aesthetic trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Furniture Design

Furniture designers can explore new possibilities for customization, shape, and material to satisfy consumer demand for personalization and unique aesthetics.

For

Interior Design

Interior designers can incorporate Lucite and acrylic furniture and decor to create a statement piece that complements current design trends.

For

Product Design

Product designers can use Prismatic and rainbow-like colors in their products to create a unique and eye-catching aesthetic that references music genres and pop culture.

Workshop question

How can your brand better express aesthetically pleasing designs with hyper-functional products?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Acrylic Aesthetic

Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 75%, freshness 8%.

Popularity56%
Activity75%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X (not a primary audience)
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Acrylic Aesthetic trend

9 featured examples from Dec 27, 2015 to Nov 13, 2018
Iridescent Pop Furniture
CategoryArt & Design

Iridescent Pop Furniture

The Joogii Moveables Feature Prismatic Colors Inspired By Daft Punk

Disruptive innovation opportunity in producing transparent furniture with prismatic coloring.

Album Cover-Inspired Stools
CategoryArt & Design

Album Cover-Inspired Stools

The Darkside Stool Draws Inspiration from an Iconic Band

Disruptive innovation opportunity to create furniture pieces inspired by album covers and integrate them into interior design trends.

Geometric Lucite Furnishings
CategoryArt & Design

Geometric Lucite Furnishings

This Acrylic Desk is Accented With a Graphic Chevron Print

As consumers are seeking more visually interesting furniture, designing geometric furniture like this acrylic desk creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies lookin…

Gorgeous Dyed Acrylic Vases
CategoryArt & Design

Gorgeous Dyed Acrylic Vases

Saerom Yoon's 'Crystal Series_Vase' is Poetically Inspired

Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry to incorporate new and unique materials and designs

Customizable Lucite Chairs
CategoryArt & Design

Customizable Lucite Chairs

The 'Layer Chair' by Sohyun Yun Features Interchangeable Slides

The furniture manufacturing industry could benefit from disruptive innovation through the implementation of customizable and environmentally sustainable products and processes.

Oceanic Coffee Tables
CategoryArt & Design

Oceanic Coffee Tables

This Beautiful Table Looks Like a Small Piece of the Ocean

Manufacturers should create furniture pieces inspired by nature's attributes such as the ocean's design to generate a unique and awe-inspiring product.

Musician-Inspired Acrylic Chairs
CategoryArt & Design

Musician-Inspired Acrylic Chairs

This Unusual Acrylic Chair Was Inspired by French House Music

Furniture manufacturers can embrace iridescent materials and musical inspirations to create furniture pieces that stand out in the market.

Chromatic Nature-Inspired Speakers
CategoryTech

Chromatic Nature-Inspired Speakers

The Tivoli Audio PAL Series is Available in Three New Colors

The introduction of nature-inspired speakers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home electronics industry.

Unconventionally Shaped Hourglasses
CategoryArt & Design

Unconventionally Shaped Hourglasses

Nendo's Variation of Time is Made of Clear Acrylic Materials

Disruptive innovation opportunity to reimagine traditional timepieces as decorative objects.