# Furniture Playground Hybrids 'Play Grown' Fuses Furniture Design with Jungle Gyms By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-grown References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/52085199/Playgrown) & [portfolios.scad.edu](http://portfolios.scad.edu/taylorscottross) 'Play Grown' is an interactive art series that's encouraging adults to find time in their lives to stop and play. Made as a hybrid that sits somewhere between [furniture design and a jungle gym](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects) accessory, this art experience fuses light-hearted engagement with utility-based design. One piece appears as a basic [wooden lounge chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moopi) with a seat replaced by a [moving swing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy), while another, is a coat rack that doubles as a climbable pole. Also featured is a laughably nonfunctional plant holder that rests on a seesaw, tipping as water is added. The exclusivity between playfulness and childhood is a relationship the artist intends to change. By infusing everyday objects with something fun, the artist is successfully encouraging adults to play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 28% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Furniture Design:** Making furniture more engaging and interactive by combining it with elements of play. - **Utility-based Art Experiences:** Creating art installations that serve a functional purpose while also providing an engaging experience. - **Blurring Boundaries of Play and Design:** Challenging the notion that playfulness is limited to childhood and exploring the potential for fun in everyday objects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate interactive elements and playfulness into furniture. - **Art Installations:** Creating immersive experiences that combine artistic expression with functional design. - **Home Decor:** Offering unique and playful decor options that blend aesthetics and interactive features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Contemporary Playroom Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randle-wall-climbing-handle.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-bench.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md)