# Rice Ball Seating The Onigiri Pouf is the Couch Equivalent of Japanese Comfort Food By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-pouf References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/10/06/the-perfect-pouf/) & [formabilio](https://www.formabilio.com/shop/sofas/armchairs/bean-bag-chair-onigiri) Plush is precisely what makes furnishings so comfortable for the human body, making a piece such as the Onigiri Pouf such an ergonomic success. It hasn't been designed to match the mechanics of the sitter's form; like a bean bag chair, this cozy item gently contours you as you sink your weight into it. Alessandro Di Stefano designed this playful sofa for the Formabilio store. Inspired specifically by the Onigiri rice ball, the oversized cushion takes the full form of a staple Asian food, embodying a slight dimple in its surface to invite someone to take a seat. A darker textile differentiates the backrest of the Onigiri Pouf Armchair, and all of the fabric that goes into its creation is wonderfully eco-friendly. It suits an appetite for softness and sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plush Furnishings:** Designing furnishings for maximum comfort by using plush materials that contour to the sitter's form, like the Onigiri Pouf. - **Food-inspired Designs:** Designing furnishings inspired by food staples, like the Onigiri Pouf's resemblance to the Japanese rice ball. - **Eco-friendly Fabrics:** Using sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials in creating furnishings, like the Onigiri Pouf's use of eco-friendly fabric. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can take inspiration from the Onigiri Pouf in designing comfortable and sustainable furnishings using eco-friendly fabrics. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate plush furnishings similar to the Onigiri Pouf that provide maximum comfort while also fitting in with food-inspired design themes in home décor. - **Green Manufacturing:** Manufacturing businesses can explore eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials for designing sustainable furnishings that are both functional and pleasing to the eye, like the Onigiri Pouf. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Wearable Bean Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bean-bag.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Geometric Upholstered Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tait.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Bao-Resembling Modern Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alda-ly-architecture.md) - [Portable Air-Filled Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-made-from-air.md) - [Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-collection.md)