# Gray Grated Furnishings Dami Series by Seung Yong Song Mixes Traditional Beauty and Modern Style By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-05-16 | Updated 2012-05-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dami-series-by-seung-yong-song References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/05/10/the-dami-series-by-seung-yong-song/) & [seungyongsong](http://www.seungyongsong.com/) The Dami Series by Seung Yong Song mixes traditional beauty with modern style. The Korean word 'Dami' in English means to 'put in,' and this series is comprised of [covers and hampers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamo) in a wide range of shapes and sizes. This is a distint collection of [home furniture and lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entre-line) that is both robust and durable. It uses a customary Korean grille, and new eco-friendly materials called Valchromat and CNC to create the various [tables and lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bohemia). This series resembles silver racks where the tops of the tables are solid pieces, and the sides show the grid-like design. This modern item with historical appeal is very practical for any modern home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Traditional-modern Fusion:** Incorporating traditional elements in modern designs to create bold and unique furniture pieces. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Using sustainable materials like Valchromat and CNC to create stylish yet sustainable furniture that appeals to consumers looking for environmentally conscious options. - **Grid-like Designs:** Using grid patterns to create interesting and innovative furniture designs, adding an element of texture and depth to a product's appearance and function. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can experiment with incorporating traditional elements in modern designs and utilizing eco-friendly materials to create unique and environmentally conscious collections that appeal to modern consumers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can adapt to using new eco-friendly materials and production methods to create eco-friendly and stylish furniture pieces that appeal to consumers looking for sustainable options. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can feature furniture and lighting with grid-like designs that offer a unique and visually interesting addition to modern homes, attracting and satisfying customers looking for unconventional options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Curiously Functional Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didim.md) - [Functional Household Product Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soom.md) - [Dolmen-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primitive-structures.md) - [Sculptural Multi-Material Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/articlier.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Distinctive Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seyun.md) - [Utilitarian Design Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment.md) - [Wire-Accented Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-series-furniture.md) - [Contemporary Collaborative Luxe Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-demeulemeesterserax.md)