# Blimp-Inspired Seating This Comfortable Sofa Takes Air Travel Elements into its Design By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-sofa References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/mukomelov-mimics-aerodynamic-blimp-form-in-zeppelin-sofa-01-16-2014/) & [mukomelov](http://www.mukomelov.com/en/) Everybody needs a comfortable sofa and since the sofa is often so important to the feel of a room, it's important to know you got the right one. This zeppelin-inspired sofa has a [contemporary look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-everyday-sofa), while also looking like one of most comfortable sofas you will ever see. Blimps and furniture are definitely not synonymous with each other, but in design anything goes, and often you'll find that when [designers think outside of the box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01) you get the best products. This sofa is so clean looking that whoever owns it may want to think twice about even sitting on it for fear of ruining its pristine look. At the same time though, it looks so soft that diving into it after a hard day's work would be the equivalent of drinking a Nestea and falling backward into a pool afterwards on a hot day like that old commercial: refreshing. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/mukomelov-mimics-aerodynamic-blimp-form-in-zeppelin-sofa-01-16-2014/), [mukomelov](http://www.mukomelov.com/en/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 4% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Zeppelin-inspired Design:** Opportunity to incorporate the unique shape and aesthetics of zeppelins into various products, creating a visually striking and innovative design trend. - **Contemporary Comfort:** Demand for furniture that combines modern design with superior comfort, creating a trend of sleek and cozy pieces. - **Unconventional Fusion:** Growing interest in combining elements from different industries, such as furniture inspired by transportation, to create unexpected and captivating products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Exploring the incorporation of unconventional design elements to create innovative and visually appealing furniture pieces. - **Transportation:** Opportunity to develop transport-related products that draw inspiration from unconventional sources, such as blimps, to create unique and captivating designs. - **Interior Design:** Demand for interior design concepts that blend contemporary aesthetics with surprising and unconventional elements, offering a new level of visual interest and individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Precariously Suspended Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-sofa.md) - [Portable Air-Filled Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-made-from-air.md) - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-sofa.md) - [Ultra-Relaxed Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-pillo.md) - [Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-sofa.md) - [Bulbous Modular Retro Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-sofa-1.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md)