# Linktastic Furnishings The Michael Young 'Zipte Link' Collection Reimagines Modular Aluminum By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-young-zipte-link References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/10/08/zipte-link-by-michael-young/) & [michael-young](http://www.michael-young.com/) Maybe it’s just me, but I can never seem to get past thinking of chain links as part of a fence. The Michael Young ‘Zipte Link’ collection, however, takes the link concept and infuses it into furniture, creating a collection that offers an interesting, futuristic vibe—even I can appreciate this. The Michael Young ‘Zipte Link’ furniture will be exhibited as part of Vienna Design Week, in which the Hong Kong-based British designer will showcase a collection of pieces crafted of [modular aluminum parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-collection). “Each element consists of an extruded bar with two kinks and a cross-shaped section,” describes Dezeen. “These can be joined with metal components to make bases for [glass table tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form) or [room dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-haller-reframed).” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Furniture Design:** The 'Zipte Link' collection showcases the potential for modular aluminum parts to be used in furniture design. - **Chain Link Design:** The 'chain link' aesthetic is being reimagined and utilized in different industries such as furniture design. - **Extruded Metal Parts:** The integration of extruded metal components is becoming more popular in furniture design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The 'Zipte Link' collection highlights how modular aluminum parts can be integrated in modern furniture. - **Home Decor:** The 'Zipte Link' collection offers a unique and futuristic design for home decor. - **Architectural Design:** The use of extruded aluminum parts in the 'Zipte Link' collection can be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in architectural design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md) - [Minimally Elegant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connexion-collection.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Modular Beam-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md)