# Spindly Aquatic Seating Contour by Ethan Creasman Has an Organic Look Without Wasting Materia By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-by-ethan-creasman References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/06/01/sea-coral-inspired-seating/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/ecreasman/Contour/1) The price of replicating nature for the purpose of synthetic design can often be felt in the effect on nature through manufacturing. However, Contour by Ethan Creasman is a chair that achieves the look of [organic complexity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule), and the maker has taken care to minimize any [wasted material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum). A co-polyester resin panel of Designtex Fusion was used to make the bulk of the piece, and [coral branch shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heart-chair) were cut out of it that went on to be heated, bent and fastened together using screws. Metal bracing contributes to the strength and stability of the marine-like movable, and the overall appearance is a truly unique bit of furniture with an aesthetic of contemporary biological beauty. The best part is that the scraps derived from the creation of Contour by Ethan Creasman can become a complementary mural to hand on the wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 10% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Complexity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable manufacturing processes that replicate organic complexity without negatively impacting the environment. - **Minimizing Material Waste:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new techniques or materials that allow for the production of complex designs while minimizing material waste. - **Contemporary Biological Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of organic-inspired designs and aesthetics in various industries, such as fashion, interior design, and product packaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and manufacturing processes in the furniture industry to create unique and environmentally friendly designs. - **Art and Wall Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to repurpose manufacturing scraps into complementary murals or artwork for the wall decor industry. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate contemporary biological beauty aesthetic into interior design practices, creating a harmonious and eco-friendly living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Sustainable Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Modern Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md)