# Functionally Minimalist Furniture Sets NIGIRI is Designed to Be Both Modern and Portable By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nigiri References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/NIGIRI/1623053) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/eliodicarlo) Functional, modular and minimalist are the three musketeers of adjectives that best describe NIGIRI. NIGIRI is a [compact furniture set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) designed by Elio Di Carlo. The set is made up of a [small triangular lounge chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat), a [miniature coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) and a square blanket/carpet. The entire set can be wrapped up into a bundle and transported as easily as a small cooler. NIGIRI's compact size and minimalist, yet attractive style are a winning combination. Di Carlo's design would be perfect for a day at the beach or a picnic in the park. The design would be especially great for those who live in the city and don't have access to a car. It's a well-known fact that carrying beach furniture on the subway/bus is a pain, to say the least. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Functional Modularity:** Designing compact, modular furniture pieces that can be easily transported will offer convenience and functionality to consumers. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Creating minimalist furniture sets commensurate with a modern aesthetic will meet consumers' preference for minimalism and attract an urban market. - **Portable Comfortability:** Developing portable furniture in small sizes that can be assembled and disassembled easily for convenience and ease of transportation will serve consumers who frequently travel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can capitalize on designs offering portability, modularity, and a minimalist aesthetic that is attractive to modern consumers. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can integrate compact, modular sets of furniture into camping, hiking, or picnic gear to enable comfortability while traveling. - **Urban Lifestyle:** The urban lifestyle industry can leverage these functional, minimalist furniture sets to offer consumers a complementing solution to modern living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chairs.md) - [Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-chair.md) - [Wood-Mimicking Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-and-table.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Simple Assembly Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugan.md) - [High-Quality Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagoda-chair.md)