# Skinny Snap-On Seating Frank Cresenica's 'Elements Chair' is Literally Magnetic By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-cresenica References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2010/04/14/elements-chair-by-frank-cresencia/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/FrankCresencia/Frame) Frank Cresenica knows that bulky chairs are no fun, which is probably why he designed the kickass Elements Chair. This chair is a [skinny minnie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-collection). Thin is always in, but this chair also has one more unique feature: The back piece [snaps on magnetically](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-and-fold) to the frame. Brilliant! Frank Cresenica's 'Elements Chair' is all about the 'click'. When is the last time you clicked a chair together, after all? Check out the gallery to see more of Frank Cresenica's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Snap-on-furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture companies to innovate outside the traditional screw-in furniture design by utilizing magnetic snap-on technology. - **Slimline-seating:** Companies can explore innovative ways to make slimline seating that is visually appealing while still providing necessary support and durability. - **Innovative-magnets:** Magnets usage can be disrupted in various applications beyond closure systems, such as in the creation of futuristic furniture designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore innovative designs utilizing magnets beyond closure systems, as demonstrated in the Elements Chair design. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize slimline seating to optimize small living spaces while still maintaining a sleek aesthetic. - **Product Design:** There is scope for product designers to explore alternative materials and designs that incorporate magnetic technologies, in order to create furniture that requires no screws or screws for assembly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Waste Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair.md) - [Strong Geometric Steel Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair.md) - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Simplistically Shaped Geometric Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair.md) - [Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euclid-chair.md) - [Supportive Lightning Bolt Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-chair.md)