# Sculptural Grid Seating The Infrastructure Series by Vivian Beer is Sensuously Curved By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrastructure-series-by-vivian-beer References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/06/01/the-infrastructure-series-by-vivian-beer/) & [vivianbeer](http://vivianbeer.com/) The Infrastructure Series by Vivian Beer, an industrial designer based in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a furniture collection that juxtaposes the structure of grids with the artistic forms of [abstract sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form). Interestingly, its name does suggests an architectural influence in spite of its sinuous shapes and asymmetrical silhouettes. The two work together nicely to create a push and pull aspect that will appeal to a variety of people. According to the designer, the Infrastructure Series by Vivian Beer "is a study of ubiquitous [architectural public works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks) through the [public/intimate format of benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him)." The introduction of sensuous curves is suggestive of this intimate relationship with the user. The closeness between person and furniture is not something people often dwell on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Sculptural Grid Designs:** The use of sculptural grids in furniture design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Architectural-influenced Furniture:** The blending of architectural influences with furniture design offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry. - **Intimate and Ergonomic Seating:** The incorporation of sensuous curves in seating design introduces opportunities for disruptive innovation in the ergonomic furniture industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Sculptural grid designs and architectural-influenced furniture offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the furniture design industry. - **Home Decor:** The use of sculptural grids in furniture design offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Interior Design:** The blending of architectural influences with furniture design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Modern Curvy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvy-furniture-design.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md) - [Domestic Artful Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpted-series.md) - [Soft Sculptural Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwr.md) - [Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection-1.md)