# Abstractly Sculptural Furniture The Deus Ex Machina Collection by Michael Young is Industrial By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deus-ex-machina-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/04/02/deus-ex-machina-by-michael-young-for-eoq) & [eoq-design](http://eoq-design.com/home.htm) The Deus Ex Machina Collection is comprised of a [modular shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving), desk and light fixture that would add a sculptural touch to any home. Artistic qualities aside, the pieces are also quite minimalist, which also allows them to fit into just about any living space, traditional or modern. Designed by London-based industrial designer Michael Young for EOQ, a new brand hailing from Hong Kong, the Deus Ex Machina Collection has a raw industrial beauty about it. The crowning feature of [Bayer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-checkin-trunk), the shelving unit, is its aluminium links that is at once strong and fragile. The lighting, dubbed Joseph, is also made out of aluminum that has been softened with [CNC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundlink-plus) cutting while Orsted, the desk, features a deep dip for storage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abstract Minimalism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in home decor and furnishings industries by combining artistic sculptural qualities with minimalist design principles. - **Modular Functionality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in furniture manufacturing industry by creating modular and customizable products that can fit into any living space. - **CNC Cutting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in production processes for home decor and lighting industries by utilizing CNC cutting to create unique designs and textures on aluminum and other materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Abstractly sculptural furniture offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by providing unique and eye-catching pieces that also blend in with any living space. - **Furnishings:** Minimalist, modular and customizable pieces in the Deus Ex Machina Collection offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furnishings industry by focusing on function and simplicity. - **Lighting:** The Joseph light fixture in the collection offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry by creating unique and visually stunning designs using CNC cutting and aluminum materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecture-Inspired Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Modular Beam-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection.md) - [Sculptural Multi-Material Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/articlier.md) - [Modular Glass Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-collection.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md) - [Stunningly Ornamental Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erm-studio.md) - [Wire-Accented Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-series-furniture.md)