# Alienesque Armchairs The Aqua Lounge Chair Embodies an Extraterrestrial Form By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-lounge-chair References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/aqua-lounge-chair-by-pouyan-mokhtarani/) & [pouyanm](http://www.pouyanm.com/) Many creatives get stuck inside of the box when dreaming up new designs for everyday objects. The malleable mind behind this concept for the [Aqua Lounge Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) is certainly not one suffering from a lack of imagination. Before arriving at these final computer renderings of this [truly peculiar recliner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair), Pouyan Mokhtarani came up with the idea of a fictional sea creature which would influence the unearthly aesthetic of the piece of furniture. When viewed head-on, you can discern a pair of curious pockets beneath the arms of the plushy red perch. These reference a set of gills that form the essential anatomy for the marine beast's breathing. The Aqua Lounge Chair embodies an [elegant fluid shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac) and, with its sinuous physical complexities, it seems to fit with the otherwordly look of oceanic animals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Fluid Shape Design:** Designers are exploring the use of fluid shapes in various products, opening up opportunities for unique and imaginative designs. - **Influence of Nature:** Nature-inspired designs are gaining popularity, offering a chance for designers to create organic and visually appealing products. - **Unconventional Furniture:** Designers are challenging traditional furniture forms, presenting opportunities to create disruptive and attention-grabbing pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can explore the use of unconventional shapes and nature-inspired designs to create innovative and distinctive products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can embrace fluid shape designs to create visually striking and unique spaces. - **Product Development:** Companies specializing in product development can leverage the influence of nature to create innovative and marketable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Otherworldly-Inspired Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-chair.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md)