# Liberating Sleek Office Chairs Erwan Bouroullec Designs the ARBA Chair for raawii By Amy Duong | Published 2024-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arba-chair References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/new-arba-chair-by-bouroullec-for-raawii/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_172182679149610&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lyzv1kyk0100x1tt000ULhby7w7t3&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fnew-arba-chair-by-bouroullec-for-raawii%2F&gdprConsent=CQCQhtgQCQhtgAfKtBENA-EsAP_gAEPgAAigJ0pF9C5cRSFD4Gp3IJoUIAUXwFBAYEAgBgQBA4ABSBKAMIwEkAAAAACIIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAgAAEAAQIAAIQAIAEAAAAACIAAAAAABAAAAAAgAAAAgEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQEgAAAAAAQAAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAIAKgAAAAAAAAAAAAACBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAACCdMDMABEACgALAAcABUAC4AHAAPAAgABIADIAGgAOAAeABEACOAEwAKQAVQAzABoAD0AH4AQgAjgBOADAAGUANEAcgA5wB3AD9gIOAhABFgCfgF1ANeAcQA6gB2wD2gH_ATEAocBUoC8wGSAMsAfIA_cCdIAAA.f_wAAAAAAAA&ccpaConsent=1---&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fraawii.eu%2Fcollections%2Farba&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=raawii%27s%20ARBA%20Chair%20by%20Erwan%20Bouroullec%20Promotes%20Freedom&txt=%3Cstrong%3EARBA%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  French designer Erwan Bouroullec designs the ARBA Chair for raawii defined by its [strong lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipen) and synchronized composition. The furniture was unveiled as a part of an exhibition which was showcased in June at Copenhagen's 3aysofdesign. Visitors were able to interact with the objects in the space, which were also on sale. The design project prompts the question, “How can designers become more involved with the distribution and production of their works?” The team explores deeper through design and tries to understand how the product is consumed by melding it into different spaces. The chair is [flat-packed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda) and can be constructed by the consumer at the end. It is formed from [two plywood forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1) to create a balanced look. Image Credit: raawii ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flat-pack Furniture:** Flat-pack furniture offers compact, easily transportable designs that simplify customer assembly and reduce shipping costs. - **Interactive Design Exhibitions:** Interactive design exhibitions allow consumers to engage directly with new products before purchase, enhancing user experience and feedback. - **Designer-led Production:** Designer-led production encourages creators to take an active role in the distribution and lifecycle of their products, fostering closer consumer connections. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturing benefits from advancements in flat-pack designs that streamline production and logistics. - **Exhibition and Trade Shows:** Exhibition and trade shows capitalize on interactive product displays that engage potential buyers and elevate brand presence. - **Direct-to-consumer Sales:** Direct-to-consumer sales channels are transforming as designers take charge of production, offering personalized and responsive supply chains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Flat-Pack Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arba.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Striped Down Dimensional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-arad-1.md) - [Contemporary Boxy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-boxy-chair.md) - [Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-chair.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Minimalist Monochromatic Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-seating.md) - [Ergonomic Polyurethane Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arfinio-chair.md) - [Geometric Flatpacked Wooden Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedia-tonda.md)