# Whimsical Outdoor Furniture Aurelie Derenne Designs a Collection for European Greenways By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurelie-derenne References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/outdoor-furniture-for-greenways-helps-in-sustaining-the-environment/) & [mediane.be](http://www.mediane.be/design/portfolio/projet/traversine) Changing the game of outdoor furniture, Belgian-based Aurelie Derenne has designed a Wonderland-like collection meant to enhance the environment rather than detract from it. Beautiful and whimsical, this collection shelters a stunning [sculptural manner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble-1). With [European greenways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture1) in mind, Aurelie Derenne designed outdoor furniture tailored to pedestrians and bikers. Ultimately, this collection is a creative outdoor design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Outdoor Furniture:** Designing outdoor furniture that enhances the environment instead of detracting from it opens opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. - **Pedestrian-friendly Design:** Creating outdoor furniture specifically tailored to pedestrians and bikers presents opportunities for innovative concepts that prioritize safety and user experience. - **Whimsical Sculptural Designs:** Exploring whimsical and sculptural designs for outdoor furniture can provide unique and artistic options for creating an enchanting outdoor space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable outdoor furniture by developing eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning professionals can embrace pedestrian-friendly design by incorporating innovative outdoor furniture solutions into public spaces, promoting walkability and active transportation. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of whimsical sculptural designs for outdoor furniture to create visually stunning and imaginative pieces that enhance outdoor environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Celebrating Colorful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellevie-collection.md) - [Ultra-Modern Outdoor Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-furniture-collections.md) - [Comprehensive Wooden Outdoor Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-outdoor-furniture1.md) - [Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermob.md) - [Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-collection.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Sand Movement-Inspired Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-collection.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-collection-1.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md)