# Undulating 3D-Printed Chairs Riyad Joucka's Mawj Chair Was Inspired by the Arabian Sea By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-chair References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/undulating-futuristic-meet-the-mawj-3d-printed-chair/?utm_source=feedly&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+design-milk+%28Design+Milk%29&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/riyad.joucka/?hl=en) MEAN (Middle East Architecture Network commissioned a 3D-printed chair and Riyad Joucka delivered a unique design in the form of Mawj, a chair that gets its name from the Arabic word for "wave." Inspired by the Arabian Sea, the [3D-printed furniture piece is sculptural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection) and created with 6mm plastic polymers and a continuous form. This aspect of the design made with 3D printing is evident in the way that one small, single ripple echoes to form many others that form a pattern large enough to envelop the rest of the [seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undia). Deceptively simple, the chair is made with minimal materials yet is packed with structural strength, as well as features for comfort and ergonomics. Image Credit: Luis Filipe, Riyad Joucka ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculptural 3D Printing:** Opportunity to innovate in the field of 3D printing by creating sculptural and intricate designs. - **Minimalist Furniture:** A trend towards minimally-designed furniture pieces that prioritize comfort and ergonomics. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designs that are inspired by elements found in nature, such as the Mawj chair's waves, will continue to rise in popularity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can use 3D printing to create unique and structurally-sound furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** There is a growing demand for minimalist and nature-inspired furniture pieces within the field of interior design. - **3D Printing Services:** Opportunities exist for companies that specialize in offering sculptural 3D printing services to designers and manufacturers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md) - [3D-Printed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konvergence-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Seaweed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-chair.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-loop-lounge-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Upcycled Net Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kelp-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md)