# Modular Timeless Outdoor Furniture Todd Bracher and GANDIABLASCO Join on the MASS Series By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-1 References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/modular-mass-prioritizes-flexibility-the-spirit-of-the-outdoors/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_168502932884910&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=li322b0w0100x1tt000ULiftd6r0g&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fmodular-mass-prioritizes-flexibility-the-spirit-of-the-outdoors%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gandiablasco.com%2Fproducto%2Fmodulos-mass%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Modular%20MASS%20Prioritizes%20Flexibility%20%2B%20the%20Spirit%20of%20the%20Outdoors&txt=%3Cstrong%3EGANDIABLASCO%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  The new [MASS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermass-and-alton) outdoor furniture collection is designed by both Todd Bracher and [GANDIABLASCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandiablasco-mass-collection). The capsule is made up of designs that are prepared for the outdoor environment. It features [upholstered modular designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system) that highlight the Mediterranean lifestyle heritage of GANDIABLASCO. The collection features five components -- there are two symmetrical seat modules and backrests as one of the backrests is a different length. Bracher states, “My designs are based on the idea of irreducible complexity: a good design needs all its individual components in the right place to be able to work. The rest is noise. MASS tries to address a real need from authenticity and to put furniture design at the service of the user experience, and that need is to foster interaction and interconnection in a scalable and flexible way.” Image Credit: Todd Bracher, GANDIABLASCO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Outdoor Furniture:** Designing outdoor furniture as modular components presents an opportunity for scalability and flexibility. - **Upholstered Outdoor Furniture:** Creating outdoor furniture with upholstered designs showcases a need for comfort and relaxation in outdoor spaces. - **Irreducible Complexity Design:** The concept of designing for irreducible complexity has the potential to enhance user experience in various industries beyond furniture design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Furniture Industry:** The outdoor furniture industry can benefit from incorporating modular and upholstered designs to enhance user experience and address evolving trends. - **Interior Design Industry:** Modular and upholstered designs could be integrated into interior design to provide versatility and comfort in spaces. - **Product Design Industry:** The concept of irreducible complexity design could revolutionize product design across multiple industries by focusing on enhancing user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Designer Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandiablasco-mass-collection.md) - [Colorful Modular Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangas.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Ultra-Modern Outdoor Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-furniture-collections.md) - [Captivating Modular Versatile Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mah-jong-outdoor-collection.md) - [Vibrant Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-grande-muraglia-outdoor.md) - [Minimalist Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller.md) - [Modular Seating Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momos.md) - [Timeless Collaborative Home Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rafael-de-crdenas.md)