# Strung Out Furniture Shapes Outofstock Design Uses Cords, Metal for Their Tied Objects By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outofstock-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tied-objects-by-outofstock/) & [outofstockdesign](http://www.outofstockdesign.com/) Outofstock Design crafted their 'Tied Objects' collection using mainly [cords and basic metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfso-1). Those two simple materials were combined in many artistic ways, and the gallery shows some of the pieces. In the screen, Outofstock Design stretched [red cords on metal frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-capsule). The screens don't exactly provide privacy, but the suggestive colors and see-through effect could be put to great use this February. For more from Outofstock Design, check out the links below. **Implications** - Businesses that offer [unique yet simple concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form) will appeal to the wide range of consumers who find themselves restless with contemporary designs. It is often a misconception within the design industry that modern style is the most desirable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unique Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to appeal to consumers seeking unconventional and distinctive concepts. - **Simplistic Materials:** Innovation potential in combining basic materials in artistic ways. - **Colorful Transparency:** Disruption opportunities for using suggestive colors and see-through effects in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Chance for furniture companies to create pieces that offer a departure from traditional contemporary designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate simplistic materials in unique ways to create standout spaces. - **Art Galleries:** Disruption potential in utilizing colorful transparency to create immersive and visually captivating exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Wireframed-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lines-series.md) - [Modular Office Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-us-with-love-1.md) - [Woven-Detailed Furniture Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection.md) - [Slick Perforated Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-steel-furniture.md) - [Material Tensions Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-the-lightness-and-the-darkness.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Dynamic Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldont-chair.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md)