# Architecture-Inspired Seating Furniture Note Design Studio Boasts a Line of Vibrant Designer Poufs By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-poufs References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/04/note-design-studio-arkad-poufs-architectural-arches/) & [notedesignstudio.se](http://notedesignstudio.se) Stockholm-based firm Note Design Studio produces a set of designer poufs that reference the [architectural forms of arches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhe-collection). The collection is dubbed ‘Arkad,’ which from Swedish translates to ‘arcade.’ This is a reference to the arrangement of the “positive arches” when they “are placed side by side.” The designer poufs are created for family-run business Zilio A&C. The furniture pieces are [modular in construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order) and “can be used separately or combined to function as a larger [seating arrangement].” Note Design Studio makes its designer poufs available in blue, mustard yellow, burgundy and charcoal. The seating furniture has a timber base and maintains a fluidly clean aesthetic. Moreover, the designer poufs offer an elegant and architecturally inspired embellishment – an arrangement perfect for “retail, lounge and residential environments.” Photo Credits: [Matevž Paternoster](http://pater.si) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Architectural Seating:** The trend of incorporating architectural forms and elements into seating furniture designs. - **Modular Furniture:** The trend of creating furniture that can be used separately or combined to function as a larger arrangement. - **Fluid Aesthetic:** The trend of utilizing clean lines and a cohesive design aesthetic to create visually appealing furniture pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers and manufacturers have an opportunity to incorporate architectural forms and modular design concepts to create unique, multi-functional pieces. - **Retail:** Retailers can utilize architecturally inspired seating arrangements to enhance the in-store shopping experience and create a visually striking display. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, lounges, and restaurants can utilize modular seating arrangements to create flexible and versatile seating options for guests, along with adding visually appealing design aesthetic to the space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Upholstered Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tait.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Bao-Resembling Modern Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alda-ly-architecture.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md) - [Sculptural Geometric Seating Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-collection.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Architect-Inspired Sculptural Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-11.md) - [Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apego.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md)