# Futuristic Rocking Chairs Durotaxis by Alvin Huang is Made Using 3D-Printing Technology By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alvin-huang References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373901/Rocking-Chair-Looks-Like-An-Alien-Egg-Is-Only-Possible-With-3D-Printing/) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3044134/innovation-engine/this-impossible-rocking-would-be-a-mere-idea-if-not-for-3-d-printing) Alvin Huang is a designer at Synthesis Design + Architecture who has recently created an alien-looking [rocking chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair). Shaped like an egg and taking on an intricately textured surface, it is made using [3D-printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection). Alvin Huang is yet another creative showing what this tech is bringing to the table when it comes to [unique designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair). With its ombre color gradient that goes from white to blue, the chair, which has been dubbed Durotaxis, is a work of art. Alvin Huang even made the design versatile. It can be sat in while upright on laying vertically on the ground. Design Taxi notes that the piece of "furniture is thicker and harder where it has to be, while being thinner and softer in other areas—this aspect of its design makes it practically impossible to produce without a 3D-printer.È ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D-printing technology in creating unique and intricate designs for furniture. - **Egg-shaped Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with egg-shaped designs in various industries to create visually appealing and ergonomic products. - **Versatile Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop furniture designs that can be used in multiple positions to provide convenience and adaptability for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D-printing technology to revolutionize the manufacturing process of furniture. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate egg-shaped designs into interior design concepts to create unique and visually striking spaces. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the concept of versatility in product design across various industries, incorporating adaptability and functionality into everyday products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [3D-Printed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konvergence-chair.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Futuristic Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chair-concept.md) - [Dynamic Futuristic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo-chair.md) - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Magnesium-Infused Futuristic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo.md)