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# Inflated-Style Structural Cups
Gustaf Westman's Latest Creation is the Chunky Spiky Cup

By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-spiky
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/gustaf-westman-spiky-cup-release-information/)

![Inflated-Style Structural Cups](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/532/chunky-spiky.jpeg)

Gustaf Westman is known for his [colorful designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set) that are backed by various playful shapes and his latest design pushes boundaries -- the Chunky Spiky [Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup) challenges his usual designs. The classic Chunky Cup by Westman has garnered popularity over the years and it was followed by wavy mirrors, curvaceous lamps, and much more.

Westman explains, “The Chunky Cup is very cute and soft. [With the [spiky cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series)] we were trying to do the opposite: to make something that you don't even want to touch. But maybe we failed because it's very nice to hold.” The Chunky Spiky cup follows a similar design language but is marked with spikes throughout. It comes in various tones including orange, green, pink, and purple.

Image Credit: Gustaf Westman

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 23%
- 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Colorful Spiked Designs:** Opportunity for creating vibrant and edgy products in the design industry.
- **Contrasting Textures Fusion:** Potential for combining smooth and rough textures in innovative ways within the design sector.
- **Playful Form Experimentation:** Room for exploring unconventional shapes and structures in product design for new aesthetic experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Home Decor:** Chance for home decor brands to introduce avant-garde pieces with unique textures and bold colors.
- **Artisanal Ceramics:** Possibility for artisanal ceramic makers to incorporate contrasting textures into their traditional designs.
- **Interior Design:** Scope for interior designers to experiment with whimsical forms to create visually striking spaces.

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