# Storybook Swing Sets The Fugle Swing by Christina Fesmire Rereads the Recrational Form By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fugle-swing-by-christina-fesmire References: [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/articles/christina-fesmires-swing-and-a-hit.html) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/christinafesmire/fugle-swing) Do you remember how much you enjoyed trips to the playground as a child? Well, the Fugle Swing by Christina Fesmire is a encourages continued use by adults. The New York industrial design graduate created this [sustainable suspended maple seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair) with inspiration from Scandinavian design and the utilitarian influence of the [Bauhaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-design-principles) movement. The sinuous curve of the laminated wood makes Fugle Swing by Christina Fesmire more ergonomic, inviting the [lighthearted types of any age](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1) to a pinch of breezy freedom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Sustainability:** The Fugle Swing uses sustainable materials and ergonomic design to provide a new take on playground swing sets. - **Recreational Repurposing:** The Fugle Swing offers adult playground enjoyment by reimagining childhood swing sets with a more sophisticated aesthetic and design. - **Scandinavian-inspired Design:** The Fugle Swing's Scandinavian-inspired design offers an opportunity for similar design in furniture and interiors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Playground Equipment:** Fugle Swing's unique design and sustainable materials offer disruptive innovation opportunities in outdoor playground equipment. - **Furniture:** The ergonomic and aesthetic design of Fugle Swing can inspire new design ideas for furniture. - **Interior Design:** Scandinavian-inspired design of Fugle Swing offers an opportunity for similar design in interiors and home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-swing.md) - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Minimalist Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-swing.md) - [Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings.md) - [Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isometric-studio.md) - [Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-playsets.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-outdoor-lounge.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md)