# Modular Cafeteria Makeovers Sophie Francon and Francois Mangeol Reinvent the Wheel By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/francois-mangeol References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/yc6s2q9) & [francoismangeol](http://www.francoismangeol.com/) Designers Sophie Francon and Francois Mangeol created this line of [modular furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-furniture-systems) as a new alternative for [school cafeteria decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1). The pieces are simple, clean, and entirely too white to make it five minutes in a cafeteria. But Sophie Francon and Francois Mangeol can dream, and if this is what they see in the future for classroom comfort, so be it. **Implications** - [Minimalist furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo-system) is the new wave of home decor, giving truth to the old adage 'less is more.' The simple design and color are great platforms for infinite design possibilities, as they are sure to compliment virtually any motif. Expect to see more minimalism in your future! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** Opportunity for creating adaptable, customizable furniture solutions. - **Minimalist Decor:** Potential for designing sleek and streamlined home interiors. - **Infinite Design Possibilities:** Chance to explore endless creative options in furniture and interior design. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to produce and market modular furniture for various settings. - **Interior Design:** Potential for incorporating minimalist decor into residential and commercial spaces. - **Educational Institutions:** Chance to revolutionize cafeteria design in schools and universities with modular furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [People-Pleasing Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle-system.md) - [Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlockables.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-haller-reframed.md) - [Stackable Colorful Café Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twigz.md) - [Dedicated Student Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-furniture-design.md) - [Modular Beam-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection.md)