# Puzzle Piece Benches The Modular Push Bench Inspires Interaction and Creativity By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-push-bench References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/push-bench-encourages-interaction-between-people/) & [timdo.jimdo](http://timdo.jimdo.com/push.php) A bench with purpose and innovative design qualities, the [modular](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular) Push Bench by Tim Wigmore isn’t any ordinary seat you might find on a public street. No, the Push Bench functions like a [puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf)—it can be assembled into different combinations and designs that, according to The Design Blog, can support interaction and collaboration between different people and communities. It could also spawn creativity as people use their imagination to form the bench into different shapes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Modular Furniture:** There is a growing trend for modular furniture that allows for customization and flexibility in design. - **Interactive Design:** Designers are creating interactive products that encourage collaboration and engagement. - **Creative Public Spaces:** There is an increasing interest in creating public spaces that inspire creativity and imagination. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the development of modular seating options that offer versatility and interaction. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can innovate by incorporating interactive elements in their designs to engage users and foster collaboration. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate creative and interactive public spaces into their projects to enhance community engagement and inspire innovative thinking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-bench.md) - [Contemporary Customization Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-benches.md) - [Interaction-Promoting Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-seating.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Childhood Connection-Promoting Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-bench1.md)