# Meditation Stations Eli Hariton Designs the Calming 'Cocoon' By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-hariton References: [elihariton](http://www.elihariton.com/home.html) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=238168) Eli Hariton is a graphic design artist out of New York City who has created a seat which is supposed to induce calmness and introduce people to the practice of meditation. The Eli Hariton 'Cocoon' looks like something that came out of Mork and Mindy's apartment, but seems inviting enough for even the [most skeptical meditation cynics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditate) to give the calming practice a try. Be sure to check out more [meditation innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde) below. **Implications** - Consumers are always looking for products that relax them and take them away from their busy schedules. Businesses can profit by creating more of these relaxing and indulgent products in order to draw in more consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Meditation Seating:** Designing and marketing meditation seats that aren't just functional, but aesthetically inviting. - **Meditation Technology:** Developing technology and software that assist consumers in their meditation routine. - **Meditation Retreats:** The rise of retreats that offer immersive and tailored meditation experiences to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Creating a new category of furniture that is geared towards meditation and relaxation, including seating and accessories. - **Technology:** Integrating meditation functionality into wearable tech, mobile apps and smart home systems. - **Wellness Tourism:** Creating bespoke programs for meditation and mindfulness retreats in luxury resorts and alternative tourism destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-meditation-pod.md) - [Immersive Meditation Support Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-couch.md) - [Slick Ultra-Comfortable Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-chair1.md) - [Immersive Wellness Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-pod.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Body-Hugging Meditation Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-meditation-cushion.md) - [Recycled Plastic Meditation Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-meditation-chair.md) - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Comforting Designer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer.md)