# Crumbled Public Seating The Fusillo Bench by Marco Goffi Encourages Social Interactions By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusillo-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/deconstruction-fusillo-by-marco-goffi/) & [marcogoffi](http://www.marcogoffi.com/) The colorful, crumbled look of the Fusillo bench gives it a creative appeal that could certainly benefit [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench). Created specifically to encourage [social interactions and conversations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-bench1), it not only offers an intriguing place to sit, but also something intriguing to talk about. Designed by Marco Goffi, the Fusillo bench's aesthetic appeal lies in its [undulating surfaces and vibrant hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-bench). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Seating Design:** Exploring new ways to design seating in public spaces by incorporating unique shapes and colors. - **Social Interaction Promotion:** Creating products and spaces that encourage social interactions to enhance community engagement and connection. - **Artistic Public Installations:** Using unique and creative designs to add personality and intrigue to public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Innovations in public seating design could inspire new and unique furniture pieces for both public and private spaces. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate creative seating designs into public spaces to promote social interaction and community engagement. - **Public Art:** Artists and designers can work together to create artistic installations that serve a functional purpose, such as public seating, to enhance public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Interaction-Promoting Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-seating.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench.md)