# Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs Andrés Higueros and (ro)drigo méndez sosa Design the ORMA Chair By Amy Duong | Published 2024-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair References: [rodrigo-mendez](https://www.rodrigo-mendez.com/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/andres.higueros)  Andrés Higueros and (ro)drigo méndez sosa worked in collaboration to create the ORMA chair, which was created for Design Week Mexico this year. The silhouette alters a familiar typeface character into a practical seating solution in a [sculptural way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amia). It is inspired by the lowercase 'a' specifically from the AH Forma typeface and delivers this creatively. The ORMA unveils how the proportions of a typeface can be much more than a text. It is versatile beyond words as the letter is transformed into a [functional three-dimensional piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse-3d-printed-chair). The chair uses the rounded section of the letter as the seat. It can be experienced in two ways depending on how the chair is positioned. One form has a [rounded seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair) for comfort and the other as a handrest. Image Credit: Andrés Higueros and (ro)drigo méndez sosa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Typeface-inspired Furniture:** This trend sees designers incorporating typeface elements into functional furniture, blending typography with ergonomics. - **Sculptural Seating Solutions:** Furniture pieces that double as art sculptures are gaining popularity, merging aesthetics with everyday function. - **Versatile Convertible Furniture:** Products designed to offer multiple forms and uses, like the ORMA chair's dual seating and handrest configurations, are becoming increasingly sought after. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The rise of typeface-inspired furniture presents new opportunities for integrating typography in home and office decor. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the creation of multifunctional seating solutions that double as artistic centerpieces. - **Art and Design:** The fusion of practical furniture with sculptural art forms opens new avenues for design innovation and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structural Layered Bold Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-bold-armchair.md) - [Soft Geometric-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-collection.md) - [Dynamically Fluid Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipen.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Modern Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-lounge-chair1.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Colorful Flat-Packed Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oto.md) - [Nostalgic Bistro-Style Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair.md) - [Juxtaposing Themed Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emprea-series.md)