# Water Droplet-Inspired Seats The 'DROPi' Hanging Chair Offers a Dramatic Spot to Sit By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropi-hanging-chair References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/dropi-hanging-chair-by-minarc/153945/) & [minarc](https://minarc.com/portfolio/xittable-2/) The 'DROPi' hanging chair has been designed by Erla Dogg Ingjaldsdottir and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson for [Minarc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1) as a stylish seating solution that will provide a person with a dramatic spot to rest and unwind. The chair is achieved using a curved seat made with molded metal and is covered in a [cozy fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida) that works to drastically enhance its relaxing feel. The chair features a water droplet-inspired aesthetic that will dramatically hang from the ceiling, which will enable it to move and shift for a customized experience. The 'DROPi' hanging chair is constructed with a powder-coated alloy for the mounting hardware to ensure a sturdy design. The chair is a winner at the Good Design Awards 2021 and the SIT Furniture Design Award 2021. Image Credit: Minarc ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Water-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture pieces inspired by elements of nature like water droplets creates opportunities for innovative and unique designs that can enhance a person's comfort and relaxation. - **Customizable Seating:** Creating seats that can move and shift for a customized experience can provide a unique relaxing experience, and allows for an opportunity to introduce technology-enabled personalization as well. - **Aesthetic-focused Seating:** Focusing on the aesthetics of chairs rather than just their functional use can lead to innovative designs that not only add value to a space but can be used as a conversation starter too. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Creating unique and modern furniture pieces that boast both form and function can help designers to stand out in a competitive market. - **Interior Design:** By incorporating dramatic and visually stimulating furniture pieces, interior designers can create conversation pieces that draw the eye and add interest to a space. - **Hospitality Industry:** By introducing unique and relaxing seating options, such as the 'DROPi' hanging chair, the hospitality industry can create a memorable and distinct experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peaceful Geometric Hanging Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iko-hanging-chair.md) - [Water Ripples-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-ripples-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Stainless Steel Reflective Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-view-chair.md) - [Floating Component Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-top-chair.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md)