# Brain-Like Furniture The Ondule Chair by Mattis Esnault is Inspired by Digital Data By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondule-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/02/02/ondule-chair-by-mattis-esnault/) & [wix](http://www.wix.com/mattisesnault/designer) The Ondule Chair may look like it was inspired by a human brain, but it was actually inspired by digital data. A unique interpretation of pixels, [sound waves and frequencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequency-20), it endeavors to translate the virtual world into the material one through the use of textures. Created by French designer Mattis Esnault, the Ondule Chair is made out of a foam-like [3D-printed fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse-3d-printed-chair) that covers a predefined frame. Although it functions and even resembles a typical seat in many respects, the odd quilted pattern gives it an undulating surface that makes it appear as it if is constantly moving. Light and shadows bring the Ondule Chair further to life. Nevertheless, the Ondule Chair may be dynamically different in design, but it still provides a [comfortable, ergonomic seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge-by-layer). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture based on digital concepts can create unique and visually striking pieces. - **3d-printed Fabric:** Creating fabric using 3D-printing technology could lead to new possibilities in furniture design. - **Dynamic Textures:** Incorporating textures that change depending on lighting can add an element of movement to furniture design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Exploring new materials and design concepts can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry. - **3D Printing:** Advancements in 3D printing technology can allow for more complex and customizable furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating unique and unconventional furniture pieces can add a touch of creativity to any interior design project. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Designed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepmind-ai-chair.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md) - [3D-Printed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konvergence-chair.md) - [Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [High-End Headphones-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chair-design.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md)