# Nature-Inspired Modernity Pebble by Benjamin Hubert is Inpiration from the North Sea By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-benjamin-hubert References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pebble-by-benjamin-hubert/) & [benjaminhubert](http://www.benjaminhubert.co.uk/) The [Pebble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection) series from Dutch designer Benjamin Hubert is [simple and elegant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum). Clean lines, smooth surfaces, and simple design are all en vogue. The design, while modern and contemporary, harkens back to 60s-era mod style. The design of the Pebble series is said to be inspired from pebbles on the seashore. That comparison makes sense to us—the matte colors and rounded edges in these [modern designs are reminiscent of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection). Benjamin Hubert and his design team use a simple but advanced process to mold the seat into a single piece, avoiding unnecessary parts and creating a durable and stylish seat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designers are drawing inspiration from nature to create modern and elegant products, incorporating clean lines and smooth surfaces. - **60s-style Mod Revival:** There is a resurgence of 60s-era mod style in contemporary design, with clean lines, rounded edges, and minimalist elements. - **Advanced Single-piece Molding:** The use of advanced molding processes to create durable and stylish products without unnecessary parts is gaining popularity in the design industry. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can leverage nature-inspired designs and advanced molding processes to create stylish and durable pieces that resonate with modern consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate nature-inspired elements and 60s-style mod aesthetics to create spaces that are both contemporary and nostalgic. - **Product Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore advanced single-piece molding techniques to streamline production processes and create innovative products with improved efficiency and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Curved Modular Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-sofa.md) - [Elegant Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-sofa-and-lounge-chair.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Nature-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roula-salamoun.md) - [Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler.md) - [Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apego.md)