# Candy-Inspired Furniture The Importance of the Obvious by Matthias Borowski is Delectable By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/importance-of-the-obvious References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/matthias-borowski) & [kollektivpluszwei](http://www.kollektivpluszwei.com) The Importance of the Obvious furniture collection sounds like a name for a Jane Austen or Oscar Wilde novel. Laced with clever wit and dubious intentions, it refers to the creative use of texture for each design. Inspired by an assortment of [candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-modular-seating), the pieces are deceptively delicious and entirely playful. Designed by Matthias Borowski for his MA project in contextual design from the Design Academy Eindhoven, The Importance of the Obvious furniture collection impressively translated [colors, textures and layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections) of liquorice, nutty nougat and more into [stools, benches and tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles). The designer writes, "I’ve taken a close look at food, which, although itself a material, requires entirely different and often unique or experimental preparation methods." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 76% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food-inspired Furniture:** Designers are drawing inspiration from edible items to create delightfully playful furniture pieces with textures and colors mirroring different food items. - **Contextual Design in Furniture:** Creating furniture that is site-specific, or contextual, requires taking a close look at the surroundings to ensure that the designs enhance rather than distract from the environment. - **Texture-based Design:** Designers are experimenting with a variety of textures and materials to create furniture that is not just functional but also adds a visual and tactile dimension to any environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** There is an opportunity for furniture companies to create innovative, playful furniture designs inspired by edible items that add a touch of whimsy to any space. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can help clients create unique and fun spaces by incorporating furniture pieces with textures and colors influenced by different foods and textures. - **Food Industry:** The food industry has an opportunity to collaborate with furniture designers to create pieces that elevate the dining experience and bring together the worlds of food and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Like Glossy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luis-gimeno.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md) - [Candy-Inspired Cylindrical Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-table.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Candy-Inspired Laminated Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n90n.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md)