# Bent Contemporary Benches This Bus Shelter by Simon George Embodies a Streamlined Ideal By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bus-shelter-by-simon-george References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Bus-station-bench/1046605) Some cities have their public transportation systems running like well-oiled machines, and the perfect way to openly brand them as such is to install a Bus Shelter by Simon George at every bus stop. The concept behind these [sleek seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him) and refuges embodies the simplicity, the crispness and the cleanliness of such a scheme. People are less likely to ride trams or streetcars if they have to make contact with unsightly surfaces. Rendered in a bright white finish, the [bench and backrest sterility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench) can be easily measured, so happily, these pieces require a healthy amount of sanitation from the city's workers on a frequent basis. As far as aesthetics are concerned, it looks as though both designs of the Bus Shelter by Simon George have been sculpted from single bent panels, giving them a trim and swift appearance that passengers can appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Public Seating:** The trend of sleek, modern seating designs for public transportation spaces creates opportunities for innovation in materials, comfort, and customization. - **Minimalist Bus Shelters:** The trend of minimalist bus shelters with simple, streamlined designs provides opportunities for innovation in solar-powered lighting and interactive displays. - **Sanitizable Public Seating:** The trend of easily sanitizable public seating and shelters creates opportunities for innovation in antimicrobial coatings and self-cleaning mechanisms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Public Transportation:** The public transportation industry can innovate by incorporating sleek, modern seating designs and minimalist bus shelters that prioritize simplicity and cleanliness. - **Architectural Design:** The architectural design industry can explore opportunities to create innovative, customizable designs for public seating and transportation shelters. - **Materials Science:** The materials science industry can investigate new materials and coatings for public seating and shelters that are easy to clean and durable for frequent use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md)