# Minimally Unique Stools Abie Abdillah Adds Three New Stool Designs to His Portfolio By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abie-abdillah References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/stools-by-abie-abdillah/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/abie_abdillah) There is something to be said about a designer who is able to make minimal creations that are also utterly unique -- that's exactly what Abie Abdillah was able to do. Considering that he didn't want to create flashy pieces, it is a great achievement to be able to design stools that are full of character and yet are modest as well. In particular, Abie Abdillah has added three new stools to his industrial design portfolio. The first is Abie Abdillah's Madu Stool. Made out of sustainable rattan material, it was part of his thesis project from Institut Teknologi Bandung. Second, Abie Abdillah designed the Asha Stool, which was a tribute to the West Sumatera Earthquake in 2009 and inspired by traditional Indonesia homes. Lastly, he created the Dano Tripod Stool, which was inspired by a rocket ship. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Minimal-yet-unique Design:** The trend of creating minimalist designs that still offer unique aesthetics can be applied to a wide range of products, from furniture to technology. - **Sustainable Materials:** The focus on using sustainable and eco-friendly materials can be beneficial for industries such as furniture, fashion, and consumer goods. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from different cultures and traditions can lead to innovative designs, especially in industries such as architecture, interior design, and fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The stool designs by Abie Abdillah showcase the potential for innovation within the furniture industry with a focus on minimalism and unique aesthetics. - **Fashion:** The trend of using sustainable materials can also revolutionize the fashion industry, promoting ethical and eco-friendly practices while still offering stylish and innovative designs. - **Architecture/interior Design:** The cultural inspiration seen in Abie Abdillah's stool designs can be applied to the architecture and interior design industries to create innovative and culturally diverse spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Interlocking Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tie-stool.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Whimsical Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-design-review.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackability-of-the-stool.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md)