# Modular Public Seating Brad Ascalon's 'Ascent' Collection for Mitab Fuses Comfort and Convenience By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-ascalon References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/brad-ascalon-reimagines-seating-for-public-spaces/) & [bradascalon](http://www.bradascalon.com/) 'Ascent' is the name of designer Brad Ascalon's latest modular seating collection that is designed for use in [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench). Fusing comfort with convenience, the furniture range is designed for Swedish retailer Mitab and includes two sizes -- [two-piece and four-piece units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular) that feature a boxy wooden base and felt seats. In addition to their sleek aesthetic and comfortable chair inserts, Brad Ascalon's Ascent seats are also equipped with a built-in power source, making them ideal for charging devices for users on the go. Whether implemented in hospitals, hotel lobbies, or airports, this [modular seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating) is designed with practicality in mind. Each unit is strategically spaced out to feature flat surfaces between seats which can be used to rest one's belongings, or hand-held items like a cup of coffee. Overall, the furniture concept offers an efficient design that takes up as little space as possible without sacrificing comfort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Seating Solutions:** A trend of designing flexible, versatile and space-efficient seating solutions for public spaces presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** A growing trend of furniture with multi-functional features such as built-in power sources creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Smart Furniture:** The trend of integrating technology-enabled features into furniture that offers convenience presents an opportunity for companies to create smart furniture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry can benefit from designing and manufacturing modular, multi-functional and smart furniture for public spaces. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can utilize modular seating solutions with multi-functional features to improve guests' experiences and create practical working environments for its staff. - **Transportation Industry:** The transportation industry can benefit from modular seating solutions with multi-functional features such as built-in power sources that make traveling convenient for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plega-seating-collection.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Public Airport Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateway-collection.md) - [Contemporary Customization Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-benches.md) - [Mochi-Inspired Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiinspired-seating.md) - [Systematic Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating.md) - [Modular Timeless Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-1.md)