# Spiraled Seating The Loopie Bench is Inspired by the Behaviour in Waiting Rooms By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopie-bench References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/09/08/loopie-by-louisa-kwan/) & [louisakwan](http://www.louisakwan.com/) The Loopie bench is a fun seating option that will surely bring people closer together. This quirky yet functional design resembles a [simple squiggle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench). The Loopie bench was inspired by "the behavior of people in waiting areas," according to designer Louisa Kwan. A [modular seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating), it can be arranged in [various configurations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair), promoting playfulness, activity and familiarity between users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Modular Seating:** Opportunity for businesses to create customizable seating solutions that can be arranged in different configurations. - **Playful Design:** Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating fun and whimsical elements into functional furniture designs. - **Promoting Social Interaction:** Opportunity for businesses to develop products that encourage social engagement among users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Potential for furniture manufacturers to explore modular seating designs and incorporate playful elements. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create spaces that encourage social interaction through creative seating arrangements. - **Hospitality:** Potential for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses to incorporate playful seating options that enhance guest experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo-system.md) - [Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furniture.md) - [Tubular Organic-Formed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Industrial Playful Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-color-2.md)