# Shape-Shifting Desks The RollBottom Features a Mutable Design that Converts into a Chair By M | Published 2016-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutable-design References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3060273/a-shape-shifting-desk-that-hides-your-chair-until-you-need-it) & [ianstell](http://www.ianstell.com/) Ian Stell is a creative that focuses on engineering mutable design pieces, such as the RollBottom that is simultaneously both a [desk and a chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture). The furniture piece features a [futuristic stainless steel frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk) that can be converted to move between the two functions, allowing consumers to redesign the piece to suit their current needs. Stell's RollBottom chair opts for a [curved design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-set) with metal tracks located on the base that help the unit change its functionality seamlessly. The unit features a roll-top desk portion inspired by a rollercoaster. The tambour can be exposed so the desk is rendered functional, or can move along the tracks below to be converted into a chair. The piece is one-of-a-kind, and currently on display at the Chamber gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Mutable Design:** The concept of mutable design allows for furniture pieces to transform and adapt to various functions, creating opportunities for personalized and space-saving solutions. - **Shape-shifting Furniture:** The emergence of shape-shifting furniture enables users to maximize the functionality of their living spaces, offering convenience and versatility in interior design. - **Seamless Conversion:** The development of furniture with seamless conversion capabilities provides new ways for consumers to optimize their furniture choices, promoting adaptability and flexibility in their daily lives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore new possibilities with mutable design, creating innovative and customizable solutions for modern living spaces. - **Interior Design:** The emergence of shape-shifting furniture opens up opportunities for interior designers to create versatile and adaptable living spaces that can easily accommodate changing needs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of seamless conversion in furniture to offer consumers functional and stylish products that can transform to meet their specific needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Adjustable Position Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch2-chair.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Rolling Leather Bookshelf Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-desk.md) - [Transforming Workspace Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asytron-furniture.md) - [Modular Workspace Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-stool-design.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md)