# Minimalist Suspended Mobiles Koichi Futatsumata Brings Elegance and Delicacy to 'In the Sky' By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koichi-futatsumata References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/01/06/in-the-sky-by-case-real/#more-110281) & [editionhorizontal](http://www.editionhorizontal.com/c_inthesky.html) A Japanese designer named Koichi Futatsumata from Case-Real has designed a [mobile sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) called 'In the Sky.' Koichi Futatsumata started 'In the Sky' as a participant of the 'edition HORIZONTAL' collection initiated by Tokyo manufacturers E & Y. Inspired by the sway of fallen branches in the air, the mobile replicates the idea by assembling bent metal rods over one another. Koichi Futatsumata's 'In the Sky' is the definition of [minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design) and I love the fact that looking at the mobile is like staring into a [pattern of stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Mobiles:** Creating stripped-back mobile designs that focus on elegance, beauty, and delicacy. - **Bent Metal Assemblages:** Experimenting with the artistic potential of bent metal rods and assemblages to create unique and captivating structures. - **Naturalistic Influences:** Drawing inspiration from nature and the sway of fallen branches to create breathtaking minimalist designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can utilize minimalist mobiles to create captivating installations that showcase elegance and delicacy. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can utilize bent metal assemblages to create unique and visually stunning pieces that create an interesting focal point in a room. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can draw inspiration from naturalistic influences to design and construct buildings that seamlessly integrate with their surrounding environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-chair.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Minimally Designed Ethereal Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass.md) - [Artsy Hanging Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-air-plant-mobile.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md)