# Unconventional Object Designs Philippe Malouin Envisions Beautiful Creations in Unexpected Ways By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-malouin References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/philippe-malouin) & [philippemalouin](http://www.philippemalouin.com/) Whether it is a [transparent stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool) that acts like a set of ball point pens or it is a tiny boat that is powered by tea lights, designer Philippe Malouin has a quirky sense of imagination that converts simple visions into beautiful creations. Philippe Malouin pushes boundaries to delight his audience while making [furniture and objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pipe) that still fulfill a specific purpose, even if that purpose is to simply put a smile on a person's face. Hailing from Canada and based in London, England, Philippe Malouin has made it into the limelight a few times with such designs as the [Daylight Lamp](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daylight-lamp-sculptures) and the [Chainmail Carpet](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainmail-carpet). Nevertheless, viewing Philippe Malouin's work as a whole shows people how truly artistic a soul he is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 55% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Designs:** Designing objects that push boundaries and delight audiences can become an opportunity for businesses to create disruptive innovations. - **Quirky Imagination:** Encouraging creativity and quirky imagination in designing furniture and objects can lead to surprising and unconventional ideas that tackle real-world problems. - **Functional Art:** Blurring the line between art and functionality can lead to innovative product designs that not only serve a purpose but also provide an aesthetic experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating unconventional designs in furniture can create opportunities to stand out in a crowded market and offer unique products that cater to specific consumer tastes. - **Home Decor:** Unconventional object designs can offer opportunities for home decor businesses to provide aesthetically pleasing and functional products that could create a sense of novelty and excitement for customers. - **Product Design:** Broadening the design considerations for creating products can lead to new product categories and designs that satisfy niche markets and stand out from traditional product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection.md) - [Balance-Inspired Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seating-collection.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-collection.md) - [Industrial Outdoor Dining Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-collection.md) - [Playful Structural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection.md) - [Unconventional Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024.md) - [Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-chair.md)