# Acrylic Aesthetic Lucite makes a comeback through standout decor. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Mar 28, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/acrylic-aesthetic ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 27, 2015 to Nov 13, 2018 - Published: Mar 28, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Acrylic Aesthetic trend ### 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. ### 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. ### Customizable and Unconventional Designs Consumers are seeking eco-friendly and cost-effective designs that offer personalization and unique elements. ## What the Acrylic Aesthetic trend means for industry ### 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 for Acrylic Aesthetic Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 75%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 75% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Acrylic Aesthetic trend 9 featured examples from Dec 27, 2015 to Nov 13, 2018. - [Iridescent Pop Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prismatic-color): The Joogii Moveables Feature Prismatic Colors Inspired By Daft Punk (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in producing transparent furniture with prismatic coloring. - [Album Cover-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkside-stool): The Darkside Stool Draws Inspiration from an Iconic Band (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to create furniture pieces inspired by album covers and integrate them into interior design trends. - [Geometric Lucite Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acrylic-desk): This Acrylic Desk is Accented With a Graphic Chevron Print (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyed-acrylic): Saerom Yoon's 'Crystal Series_Vase' is Poetically Inspired (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry to incorporate new and unique materials and designs - [Customizable Lucite Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucite-chairs): The 'Layer Chair' by Sohyun Yun Features Interchangeable Slides (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry could benefit from disruptive innovation through the implementation of customizable and environmentally sustainable products and processes. - [Oceanic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanthemed-table): This Beautiful Table Looks Like a Small Piece of the Ocean (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acrylic-chair): This Unusual Acrylic Chair Was Inspired by French House Music (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can embrace iridescent materials and musical inspirations to create furniture pieces that stand out in the market. - [Chromatic Nature-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio): The Tivoli Audio PAL Series is Available in Three New Colors (Category: Tech) Implication: The introduction of nature-inspired speakers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home electronics industry. - [Unconventionally Shaped Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/variation-of-time): Nendo's Variation of Time is Made of Clear Acrylic Materials (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to reimagine traditional timepieces as decorative objects. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)