# Artistically Abstract Furniture Critical Objects by HelloMe Challenges Perception of Mundane Items By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/critical-objects-by-hellome References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/critical-objects) & [criticalobjects.info](http://criticalobjects.info/) Critical Objects by HelloMe, a design studio based in Berlin, Germany, and founded by Till Wiedeck, is artistically abstract. According to the designer, it is "a series of items that balance on the border between [functional furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection) and [sculptural form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes) without taking a definite position within either concept." The pieces [playful designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co) draw people and their attention is held when other details come to light. At first, the Critical Objects by HelloMe may appear to be quirky pieces of furniture, but upon closer inspection it is revealed that there is more to them than meets the eye. Wiedeck reveals, "You see something with four legs and a surface, your mind tells you it is a table[...]. Critical Objects challenges the perception of the initial disposition to the object by altering the context of the subject.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Artistic Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials, shapes, and designs to challenge traditional perceptions of furniture. - **Sculptural Form:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create furniture that blurs the distinction between functionality and artistry, offering unique and visually captivating designs. - **Perception-challenging Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with altering the context and perspective of everyday objects to create thought-provoking and engaging furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine the boundaries of furniture design by incorporating abstract and unconventional elements. - **Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the worlds of furniture and art installations by creating sculptural objects that serve a functional purpose. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce abstract furniture pieces into interior design to challenge traditional aesthetics and add unique visual interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Object Design-Explorative Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-secreto.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Expressive Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md)