# Spherical Ring-Shaped Sitting Solutions Circular Formations by Michael Jantzen are Geometric By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-formations-by-michael-jantzen References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/sarah.moore) The Circular Formations by Michael Jantzen represent a potential variation on the [traditional seating arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench) typically found in public spaces. Designed to be constructed in a park or other outdoor environment, the structures offer shade and resting spot for those looking to relax in the outdoors while also providing the ability to climb around like a monkey for the more active park-dweller. Constructed from painted wood and steel, each variation is based around the random assembly of varying numbers of 8-foot rings that are either circular or semi-circular in shape. It resembles a cross between a [jungle gym and a pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape), with a space designated for a sun-protected sit-down and other attached rings adding design interest and the opportunity to climb and clamber around. Like much of [Jantzen's work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2), these structures provide inspiration for ways to alter traditional architecture in a functional way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Circular Seating Solutions:** The Circular Formations by Michael Jantzen offer a disruptive innovation opportunity by reimagining traditional seating arrangements with a circular design. - **Interactive Outdoor Structures:** The structures' ability to be climbed and explored presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating interactive outdoor environments. - **Functional Architectural Alterations:** Jantzen's work inspires a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore alternative ways of designing functional architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Furniture:** The Circular Formations by Michael Jantzen can be applied to the outdoor furniture industry to create unique and innovative seating solutions. - **Playground Equipment:** The interactive nature of the structures presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the playground equipment industry to create engaging and dynamic play spaces. - **Architecture and Design:** Jantzen's work offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture and design industry to rethink traditional approaches and create functional, aesthetically pleasing structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ring-Shaped Forest Blenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-loops.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Arched Circular Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-chair.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md) - [Adaptable Outdoor Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monom-seater-concept.md) - [Inflatable Molded Collective Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situation.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md)