# DIY Industrial Seating Nicola Golfari's P.3 Chair is Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-3-chair References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/furniture_design/diy_chic_p3_armchair_by_nicola_golfari_for_recession_design_20128.asp) & [recessiondesign.org](http://www.recessiondesign.org/) Even though the recession is pretty much under control nowadays, or at least not on the forefront of people's minds, that doesn't mean these same people are not interested in DIY projects like the P.3 Chair. Just because we don't think about the recent economic crash every single moment of the day doesn't mean we have forgotten about it. More than that, people have also experienced how fun and productive these projects can be as well. Conceived by Nicola Golfari for Recession Design, the P.3 Chair embodies the studio's focus on creating products that are both inexpensive and [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum). A straight-forward design in both form and function, the P.3 Chair is made out of [industrial-looking pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dgc-1), some kind of plastic mat and zip ties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Industrial Seating:** Opportunity to cater to consumers' interest in affordable and eco-friendly DIY furniture projects. - **Inexpensive Furniture Design:** Opportunity to create low-cost furniture designs that are still stylish and functional. - **Eco-friendly Product Design:** Opportunity to develop products that are made from sustainable materials and have minimal environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Opportunity to create affordable and environmentally friendly furniture pieces. - **Diy/home Improvement:** Opportunity to tap into the growing trend of DIY projects and provide affordable solutions for consumers. - **Sustainability:** Opportunity to incorporate sustainable design practices and materials into various industries, including furniture and product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Sustainably Made Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixu-chair.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md)