# Emotionally Charged Furniture The Julia Chaise Longue Responds to Users with Lights and Color By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-chaise-longue References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/julia-chaise-longue-reflects-its-feelings-through-light-and-color-patterns/) It's important to be stimulated in all aspects of life and the Julia Chaise Longue makes sure that that happens even when you're simply lounging at home. An [emotional seating concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidhugh-aiora), it responds to touch and movement with [light and color patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection). Designed by Fabio Brazil, the Julia Chaise Longue is made out of corian, glass and stainless steel. Although just a concept now, there seems to be a growing demand for [emotional inanimate objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles), so I wouldn't be surprised if this is pushed to production sooner rather than later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Emotive Furniture:** Designing furniture integrated with emotional responses creates a sense of engagement and wellbeing. - **Interactive Seating:** Developing furniture that is responsive to touch and movement can create new opportunities for user engagement and customization. - **Sensory Design:** Using lights and color patterns in furniture design allows for new sensory experiences and creates a point of differentiation for brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create an innovative niche by incorporating emotional response mechanisms into their seating designs. - **Health and Wellness:** Developing furniture that engages users' emotions can enhance relaxation, reduce stress, and improve mental health. - **Interior Design:** Integrating emotive and sensory elements into furniture design can create new possibilities in interior design and decoration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Therapeutic Seating Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1.md) - [Modular Mood Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-chair.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Refined Aerodynamic Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osier-lounge.md) - [Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-sofa-range.md) - [Industrial Exterior Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osier-lounge-chair.md) - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Breath-Responsive Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiora.md)