# Wired Wonder Designers use wire as main material, appeal to minimalistic tastes. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 3, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wired-wonder ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Wired Wonder trend? **Wired Wonder:** Designers are discovering the versatile nature of wire, creating full-on wire masterpieces that range from seating to automobiles. Along with offering a way to reduce materials consumed in the process of design, these wire creations, which are both stylish and functional, resonate with the continuing consumer desire for the minimalist aesthetic. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 6 to Jun 21, 2011 - Published: Jan 3, 2012 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Wired Wonder trend ### Wire frame furniture There is an upsurge in the industrial design industry for wire-framed furniture pieces like those seen in the icons collection. ### Minimalistic designs Consumers continue to desire the minimalist aesthetic as wire creations offer a way to reduce materials consumed. ### Elastic seating Eccentric rubberband seating has become a popular trend in furniture design, offering practicality and playful aesthetic. ## What the Wired Wonder trend means for industry ### For Furniture The furniture industry can take advantage of the minimalistic wire frame furniture trend by creating unique and versatile product lines with reduced materials. ### For Art Artists can explore the use of unconventional materials in their artwork, such as wire and rubber bands, to create mind-blowing and unique pieces like the ones by Shi Jindian and Preston Moeller. ### For Home decor Home decor businesses can cater to the demand for minimalistic and wireframe designs by offering items like the Winsome Whale Wire Baskets or Sofist by Sule Koc. ## Trend signals for Wired Wonder Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 34%, activity 50%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 34% - Activity: 50% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wired Wonder trend 6 featured examples from Apr 6 to Jun 21, 2011. - [Wire Frame Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-collection): Jan Plechac's Icons Collection Takes on Famous Chair Forms (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Icons Collection and the wire-framed furniture trend create new opportunities for furniture designers to experiment with structure and form. - [Wiry Storage Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfy-cargo-chair): Stephan Schulz's Comfy Cargo Chair Comes Unfinished for the Owner's Touch (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for disruptive innovation include creating minimalist designs that can be customized by the owner and developing multi-functional furniture that saves space. - [Eccentric Elastic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubberband-chair): The Rubberband Chair Has a Bit of a Bounce (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry has an opportunity to experiment with more flexible and elastic materials for seating, allowing for unique designs to emerge. - [Wireframe Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofist-by-sule-koc): Sofist by Sule Koc is a Sofa Stripped of Unnecessary Material (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating wireframes and minimalistic design elements to create modern and functional pieces. - [Blueprint Automobiles (UPDATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shi-jindian1): Shi Jindian Recreates All Kinds of Transportation Using Wires (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to showcase and promote handmade sculptures and wireframe art in their galleries. - [Winsome Whale Wire Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasico-domestico-animal-fruit-bowls): Fetching Fantasico Domestico Animal Fruit Bowls (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies can look to expand their home decor product lines by incorporating playful and unique designs like these Whale Wire Baskets. ## 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)