# Refractive Furniture Designs Jihye Kang Experiments with Material Use in Her 'Purity' Collection By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiments-with-material References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/11/jihye-kang-purity-furniture-acrylic-design/) & [jihyekang](http://jihyekang.com) Interested in the refractive properties of acrylic and stainless steel, [Hongik University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aion) graduate Jihye Kang experiments with materials in order to achieve the attention-captivating aesthetic of pieces in her '[Purity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purity-razor-sterilizer)' furniture collection. The result is a series of modern silhouettes that are playfully illusory. 'Purity' is a 10-piece collection and it features side tables, chairs, stools, and partitions. After research into the properties of the materials, Seoul-based Jihye Kang concluded that "the refraction of the material was expressed best through the form of round rods." In addition, the designer wanted to combine the acrylic with another solid that would help magnify its refractive elements. She found that stainless steel was the best contender for the job of "bending and warping the reflective image." Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Refractive Furniture Designs:** The use of materials with refractive properties in furniture designs creates attention-captivating aesthetics. - **Illusory Modern Silhouettes:** The incorporation of illusory elements in modern furniture silhouettes adds a playful and dynamic touch. - **Material Experimentation:** Exploring different material combinations and properties leads to innovative furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating refractive properties in furniture design can create unique and eye-catching pieces, appealing to a wide range of customers. - **Interior Design:** The use of illusory elements in furniture designs offers interior designers an opportunity to create visually engaging spaces. - **Material Science:** Exploring the refractive properties of materials like acrylic and stainless steel opens up possibilities for advancements in material science and engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lucite Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md) - [Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassina-2.md) - [Frosted Light Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-collection-1.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Bold-Tonal Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressura.md)