# Human Sofas The Photographic Parallel Universe of Alexis Raimbault By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexis-raimbault References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/alexis-raimbault.html) & [olivier-ripoll](http://www.olivier-ripoll.com/) Alexis Raimbault is just a recent grad, but has already joined the Olivier Ripoll agency in France and created this magnificent photo series. The series shows [real people doing unreal things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), from a man who was [consumed by a couch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa), to a [woman suspended on a building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees). Alexis Raimbault graduated last spring from Gobelins University. It’s no wonder that Olivier Ripoll hired the talented photographer after seeing this work. Check out more at the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Unreal Photography:** Opportunity to disrupt the photography industry by creating innovative and surreal images. - **Reality Distortion:** Disruptive potential exists in using photo manipulation techniques to create unreal and mind-bending visuals. - **Visual Illusions:** Opportunity to create innovative and captivating visuals that challenge perception and reality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation can be found in exploring new techniques and styles in photography. - **Advertising:** Opportunity to disrupt the advertising industry by creating visually striking and attention-grabbing campaigns. - **Art:** Disruptive potential exists in pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms and creating unique and thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Reimagined Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-salomon.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Ribbed-Cushioned Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-design.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/univers-uchronia.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md) - [Modular Draped Ruched Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-sofa.md)