# Puzzle Piece Seating 'Jaks' Modular Couches by John Coleman for Zenith Interiors By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juncture-seating References: [zenithinteriors.au](http://www.zenithinteriors.com.au/product/2055/jaks) & [johncolemandesign](http://www.johncolemandesign.co.uk/html/jaks.html) There is nothing more satisfying than good designs in which all elements fit together like pieces of a puzzle. This collection of “Jaks” seating by British designer John Coleman creates a witty solution to [informal seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair). The [modular composition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-modular-seating) of the cross and square colourful cushions inspires an assortment of [playful arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co). Whether placed side by side or separate, 'Jaks' seating by John Coleman unites the space of any room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Seating:** Introducing modular seating options like 'Jaks' inspires creative arrangements and customizable options for seating in any space. - **Informal Seating Solutions:** Designing informal seating options that are comfortable, customized, yet playful give people a sense of community and connection while they rest. - **Colorful Cushions:** Incorporating colorful cushions in seating design can bring a pop of color to any room and create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation for the users. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Designing modular furniture pieces like 'Jaks' can provide consumers with a versatile, customizable, yet practical solution to their seating and space issues. - **Interior Design:** Offering creative, quirky, and comfortable options for seating like John Coleman's 'Jaks' works well in creating unique and dynamic spaces that reflect the personality of the inhabitants. - **Home Decor:** Integrating colorful cushions in seating design and making them easily interchangeable commercially, allows for endless decor possibilities, encouraging homeowners to revamp their space in a cost-effective manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Stacked Brick-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-brick-modular-sofa.md) - [Family-Friendly Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-v-cloud-modular-couch.md) - [Modular Bulbous Lounge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-modular-lounge.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md) - [Space-Saving Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flez-2-modular-sofa-system.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-modular-sofa.md) - [Mochi-Inspired Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiinspired-seating.md) - [Rounded Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-sofa.md)