# Slick Curvaceous Seats The Form Follows Function Sofa by Daan Mulder is Sci-Fi-Inspired By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-follows-function References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/12/12/form-follows-function-sofa-by-daan-mulder/) & [daanmulder.eu](http://www.daanmulder.eu/BEGIN.html) Incredibly slick, the Form Follows Function sofa is certainly a practical seating option taken to the next level. With a very sci-fi, [futuristic vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls24-lounge-system), it is a [modern piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series) that may not suit every home, but would be a [statement piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa) in many. Designed by Daan Mulder, the Form Follows Function sofa was created using a computer program. Using a laser-cutting process, steel plates were cut into three curved faces that were then bent and welded into the final product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Futuristic Furniture:** Designing furniture with a sci-fi, futuristic vibe using 3D modeling and laser-cutting processes can disrupt the furniture industry by offering unique and statement pieces. - **Computer-designed Furniture:** Utilizing computer programs for furniture design can be a trend in the industry providing more efficient and precise production processes. - **Curved Seats:** Producing curved and ergonomic seats can be a trend in the furniture industry that can disrupt the market by providing furniture that prioritizes comfort and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can utilize 3D modeling and laser-cutting processes in furniture design to create unique and innovative products. - **Manufacturing:** Incorporating computer programs in the manufacturing process can increase efficiency and reduce production time for furniture companies. - **Interior Design:** Curved and ergonomic furniture can be a trend in the interior design industry, offering functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md) - [Curvy Segmented Outdoor Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmented-outdoor-sofa.md) - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Flexible Tech-Informed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-sofa.md) - [Organically Shaped Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repose-sofa.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-modular-sofa.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Modular Coffee Table Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silky-sofa.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md)