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# Cage-Like Chairs
The Nathan Yong 'Tweety Family' Furniture Captures the Imagination

By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-29 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathan-yong-tweety-family-furniture
References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/027519.php) & [grafunkt](http://grafunkt.com/products/play)

Inspired by the sweet fictional yellow cartoon canary, the Nathan Yong 'Tweety Family' furniture series will have you enthralled.

The collection was created by designer Nathan Yong, who used the Looney Tunes character's cage as the basis of his design.

According to the design web magazine MOCO LOCO, Yong states, "[Tweety's cage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection) protects Tweety from harm caused by Sebastian the cat. But when it is used in a real life human context, it raises the question of whether we are protecting the human from the natural harm outside or are we preventing the human from harming the natural world."

A great question considering the Nathan Yong 'Tweety Family' furniture series is intended for [outdoor use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-collection).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Outdoor Furniture Designs Inspired by Fictional Characters:** Designers can look to popular fictional characters and their surroundings to create unique outdoor furniture designs.
- **Cage-inspired Furniture Designs:** Furniture designers can explore the use of cage-inspired structures in their designs, both for aesthetic appeal and functional purposes.
- **Design Elements That Question Humanity's Relationship with Nature:** Designers can incorporate design elements that prompt reflection on humanity's impact on the natural world and the role of design in addressing this issue.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore new design concepts and materials to create unique and thought-provoking pieces.
- **Outdoor Recreation/education:** Products that encourage reflection on humanity's relationship with nature could be marketed to outdoor enthusiasts and educational institutions.
- **Entertainment/pop Culture Merchandise:** Furniture designs inspired by fictional characters could be marketed as collectible items to fans of popular culture.

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