# Organically-Inspired Designers Hiroki Takada and the Orchid Light (and Beyond) By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroki-takada References: [takadadesign](http://www.takadadesign.com/) & [trends.coolerchoice](http://trends.coolerchoice.com/tag/hiroki-takada/) Hiroki Takada has been creating dazzling works of modern art (disguised as furniture and [lighting installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design)) over the last decade. The inspiration for his elegant designs comes from the natural world and classical art. The Orchid Light is a beautiful take on a beautiful flower, and the featured [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markvonrama) chair was inspired by a Greek statue. **Implications** - Hiroki Takada says that he wants to impress people with his work, as well as impress himself. His [furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order) were created to withstand time and live on forever in the ever-changing modern world. Takada claims that he would like to create new and beautiful things that are unlike anything else. He is doing a magnificent job because his works are gorgeous! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic-inspired Designs:** There is a growing trend towards designing furniture and lighting installations with inspiration from the natural world and classical art. - **Timeless Design:** Designers are increasingly creating furniture that can withstand the test of time while remaining aesthetically pleasing. - **Unique Creations:** Designers are striving to create new and beautiful furniture that is unlike anything else in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can capitalize on the organic-inspired trend by incorporating natural elements and classical art in their pieces. - **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers can incorporate organic shapes and inspirations from nature to create unique and timeless lighting installations. - **Art and Design:** The trend towards organic-inspired designs presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique pieces that capture the beauty of the natural world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Flower-Inspired Enveloping Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flore.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-things.md) - [Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origata-collection.md) - [Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haori-light.md) - [Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-light.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md)