Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Reinvented
Rocker
The rocking chair has been given a contemporary, out-of-home update.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Reinvented Rocker trend?
Reinvented Rocker: The rocking chair has been modernized for both personal and industrial use. Whether it's through using 3D printed manufacturing methods, or incorporating a sculptural aesthetic, the revamped rocking chair is no longer an old-world domestic staple, but an engaging contemporary design. The reemergence of such a classic piece not only reveals the circular nature of design, but also suggests that a modern aesthetic can be playful in its form.
Trend themes
Themes within the Reinvented Rocker trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Modernized Rocking Chairs
Designers are creating contemporary, out-of-home versions of the classic rocking chair by using 3D printed manufacturing methods and incorporating sculptural aesthetics.
02
Multi-Purpose Rocking Chairs
Designers are creating rocking chairs with additional functions such as feeding chairs for mothers or hammock-style frames for dual usage.
03
Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Designers are using 3D-printing technology to create intricate and alien-looking rocking chairs with versatile designs.
Industry implications
What the Reinvented Rocker trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Industry
Companies in the furniture industry can explore product designs that incorporate modern and futuristic aesthetics while maintaining the functionality of traditional furniture.
For
Childcare Industry
Childcare centers can incorporate modern and multi-functional rocking chairs, such as those designed for feeding, into their facilities to provide comfort for mothers and children.
For
Technology Industry
The use of 3D-printing technology offers opportunities for companies in the technology industry to explore innovative designs for furniture and other products.
Workshop question
What role does your brand play in the emerging consumer desires for relaxation, self-care and mindfulness?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Reinvented Rocker
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 45%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.
Popularity45%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Reinvented Rocker trend
7 featured examples from Dec 18, 2013 to Aug 10, 2015CategoryArt & Design
Dr Seuss Seating
This Rainbow Abstract Chair is Sweet Enough to Furnish a Candy Store
Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating uniquely designed and colorful seating options.
CategoryArt & Design
Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Durotaxis by Alvin Huang is Made Using 3D-Printing Technology
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D-printing technology to revolutionize the manufacturing process of furniture.
CategoryArt & Design
Dual-Person Rocking Chairs
This Contemporary Rocker Features a Hammock-Style Frame
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning traditional furniture concepts to meet modern preferences and lifestyles.
CategoryArt & Design
Maternal Rocking Chairs
A Spanish Design Firm Has Crafted the Perfect Breastfeeding Chair
The furniture design industry can explore new opportunities by focusing on creating contemporary breastfeeding chairs.
CategoryArt & Design
Sleekly Covered Rockers
The Abraham Rocking Chair by Authentics Looks Tightly Cocooned
Furniture companies can benefit from exploring futuristic designs, innovative materials and more comfortable furniture options.
CategoryArt & Design
Sophisticated Adult Seesaws
The Lanzavecchia + Wai Rockers Make Play Accessible to Parents Too
The furniture industry can explore the design and manufacturing of adult-sized rocking horses and other playful furniture pieces.
CategoryLife-Stages
Modernist Rocking Horse Designs
Vondom's Rosinante Concept is a Fresh Take on a Childhood Classic
Create new age designs in rocking horses that can appeal to people of any age range with a special focus on childhood toys for the new generation.
