Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 461,934 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,241 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,992 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,241 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,992 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 461,934 cutting edge ideas.

Blown-Up Seating

The Limited Edition 'Gold Plopps' Stools are a Treat for Your Tush

— April 12, 2010 — Art & Design
These limited edition of Gold Plopps stools were prepared for the Milan Fair in 2010 and you can see them at Triennale di Milano this spring.

PLOPP is designed by Polish Oskar Zieta in his studio Zieta Prozessdesign, a young Polish-Swiss company specializing in innovative technologies applied in design.

The stools use FIDU technology, a process where objects come from laser cut steel that are then joined and blown-up with air.

Implications - Furniture is one of many examples of products that are required to balance functionality and style to excite consumers. The vast majority of consumers use these products for their intended purpose, but also as a reflection of their identities and personal styles. Artists capitalize on this desire as it is a chance to expand into different art forms and sell work that is both reflective of their talent and targets consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Balancing Functionality and Style - The demand for products that balance functionality and style creates opportunities for innovative designs in various industries, such as furniture.
2. Expanding Into Different Art Forms - Artists leveraging consumer desire for products that reflect their identities and personal styles can explore opportunities in the art industry by creating innovative and unique pieces.
3. Innovative Technologies in Design - The use of innovative technologies, like the FIDU technology used in the creation of the Gold Plopps stools, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - The demand for aesthetically pleasing and functional furniture creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry through the development of unique and innovative designs.
2. Art Industry - The art industry can capitalize on the consumer desire for products that reflect their identities and personal styles by exploring innovative art forms and creating unique pieces.
3. Design and Manufacturing Sector - The use of innovative technologies, like FIDU technology, provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing sectors by enabling the creation of unique and unconventional products.
0.6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness