# Leather and Concrete Decor The EKDESIGN Product/Furniture Collection References Ancient Techniques By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekdesign-productfurniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/lighting-and-objects-by-ekdesign) & [katharinaeisenkoeck](http://www.katharinaeisenkoeck.com/) The EKDESIGN Product/Furniture collection is made up of curious designs that balance between practical and artistic. Although they provide such functional details such as lighting, containers and more, they could easily be mistaken for sculptures. For example, the Nomadic Light features a leather silhouette that seems almost purposeless, yet it can be used as a handle or hook. Based in London, Great Britain, the EKDESIGN Product/Furniture collection was designed by founder Katharina Eisenkoeck. According to her website, "Eisenkoeck shows a great interest in the revival of ancient techniques and craft processes brought into a new context as specifically shown in her work with leather." The EKDESIGN Product/Furniture collection also focuses a lot on basic concrete materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revival of Ancient Techniques:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating traditional craft techniques into modern designs. - **Functional Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in merging practical functionalities with artistic aesthetics. - **Exploring Unconventional Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found by experimenting with materials like leather and concrete in unconventional ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve creating furniture designs that prioritize both functionality and artistic expression. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in designing home decor items that blur the line between utility and art. - **Craftsmanship:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in combining traditional craftsmanship techniques with contemporary design concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Hand-Crafted Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaia-1.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Utilitarian Design Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment.md) - [Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kutarq-studio.md) - [Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-diaries-collection.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Stunningly Ornamental Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erm-studio.md)