# Shape-Shifting Benches The 'Operio' Furniture Bench Changes According to Needs or Preferences By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-bench References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/03/15/64999/operio-shape-changing-furniture-bina-baitel-takes-cue-pharrells-hat.html) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/28029735/Operio) The 'Operio' furniture bench features a [shape-shifting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2) that enables the aesthetic of the piece to never be quite the same when changed in orientation. Designed by Bina Baitel, the 'Operio' bench draws inspiration from the Aubusson tapestry craft and consists of an undulating fabric cover that has two layers in order to accommodate items being placed between them. This enables the bench to be augmented into different ways in order to create something that has [individualized seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further) as well as a spot to store items in an unorthodox way. The 'Operio' furniture bench is a versatile way to keep [items stored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumba) and is functional as a design for modern spaces or even as a piece that can be used in a child's room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Shape-shifting Furniture:** The 'Operio' bench demonstrates a trend of furniture designs that can be transformed and reconfigured to meet changing needs or preferences. - **Aesthetic Adaptability:** The 'Operio' bench showcases the trend of furniture designs that allow for customizable aesthetics, as the fabric cover can be arranged in different orientations to create unique looks. - **Unconventional Storage Solutions:** The 'Operio' bench highlights the trend of furniture designs that incorporate unexpected storage spaces, providing an opportunity for innovative storage solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The 'Operio' bench presents an opportunity for furniture designers to explore new ways of creating versatile and customizable pieces that offer both functionality and style. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can embrace the 'Operio' bench as a solution for creating flexible and visually interesting spaces that can easily adapt to different needs and moods. - **Children's Furniture:** The 'Operio' bench can be utilized as a platform for designers of children's furniture to develop innovative and playful storage solutions that enhance the functionality of kids' spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Leather Strap Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-bench.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Transforming Workspace Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asytron-furniture.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench.md) - [Dual-Sided Storage Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-stool-system.md)