# Pom Pom-Inspired Structures Nuzzles by RAW Design Invites Skaters to Nestle Inside to Keep Warm By Tiffany | Published 2014-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuzzles References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/02/08/nuzzle-shelters-pompoms-raw-design-winnipeg/) & [warminghuts](http://www.warminghuts.com/) In order to keep local Canadian skaters warm on a frozen river in Winnipeg, Canada, design studio RAW Design created a [collection of shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-building) called Nuzzles that can be found on the riverside. Inspired by the idea of pom poms, the shelter has been awarded a place in the Winnipeg Warming Hut competition. The shelter is made from a hollow aluminium tubing fitted with an outer layer of bristles made from foam to keep nearby skaters warm. The structures were inspired by the insulation of fur, welcoming [skaters to nestle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-pouf) in the [pom pom-like structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube). “People of all ages, particularly children, were drawn to the sculptures and engaged with them in a variety of ways; jumping into them, climbing them, and nestling into them,” says Hendershott. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pom Pom-inspired Architecture:** Designing architecture inspired by playful and inviting pom pom designs creates opportunities for unique and engaging structures. - **Use of Non-traditional Materials in Architecture:** Exploring the use of non-traditional materials like foam and hollow aluminum tubing in architecture can lead to innovative and cost-effective designs. - **Playful and Functional Design:** Blending playful and functional design elements leads to engaging designs that serve a purpose while also being aesthetically pleasing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** In the architecture industry, there is an opportunity to explore the use of non-traditional materials like foam and aluminum tubing to create innovative designs that are cost-effective. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from incorporating playful and functional design elements to create engaging and inviting structures for skaters or other outdoor enthusiasts. - **Public Art:** The use of playful and unique designs like the pom pom-inspired structures of Nuzzles can be incorporated into public art installations to create interactive and engaging experiences for people of all ages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Alpine Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Textile Igloo Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takk.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md) - [Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-archipelagic-void.md) - [Communal Cancer Care Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-nest.md) - [Off-Grid Mountain Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-show.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md)