# Malleable Metal Vases Bendable 'Bidum' Containers by Laetitia Florin By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laetitia-florin References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/01/07/bidum-by-laetitia-florin/) & [laetitiaflorin.ch](http://www.laetitiaflorin.ch/html/) Bidum containers were created by Laetitia Florin as part of her graduation project for [ECAL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-furniture) in Switzerland. Attempting to imitate the properties of a living organism, the Bidum containers were designed to [sway and bounce when touched](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-furniture) or even walked by. The Bidum containers are constructed out of [spring steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfso-1) wrapped in fabric, giving them the unique ability to move and “live.” Laetitia Florin says of her project, "Movement is what makes Bidum beautiful and fascinating.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 50% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Malleable Metal:** Creating products with malleable metals opens up opportunities for interactive and dynamic designs. - **Bendable Containers:** Developing containers that can bend and move like living organisms introduces new possibilities for versatile and adaptable storage solutions. - **Interactive Designs:** Designing products that respond to touch and movement creates a more engaging and immersive user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Incorporating malleable metal into furniture designs can lead to innovative and customizable pieces that offer unique functionalities. - **Packaging:** Using bendable containers in the packaging industry can revolutionize transportation and storage methods, enabling more efficient and space-saving solutions. - **Product Design:** The use of interactive designs in various product categories presents opportunities for designers to create captivating and interactive consumer experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Dynamic Kinetic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md)