# Protest-Inspired Public Benches 'Riot of Color' Was Inspired by the 2011 London Riots By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riot-of-color References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2017/10/yellow-line-park-bench/) & [theediblebusstop.org](http://theediblebusstop.org/) 'Riot of Color' is an art installation which created a temporary green space in a public street in London. The installation, which was designed by the Edible Bus Stop, features a small metal yellow bench, which creates the illusion that the road lines have lifted from the ground. The bench wraps around a tree, forming a tranquil place for the public to rest. The installation was designed to evoke an eerie sense of abandonment, as it was inspired by the after effects of the 2011 London Riots. This conceptual interpretation of the aftermath of the event is imagined as post apocalyptic, while serving as an engaging novelty piece. The small bench serves as an example of the close relationship between art and urban planning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 - **Protest-inspired Installations:** The use of art installations inspired by protests can create a compelling and thought-provoking atmosphere in public spaces. - **Illusionary Furniture:** Designing furniture that incorporates optical illusions can create a unique and exciting environment in public locations. - **Post-apocalyptic Design:** Designing public spaces with post-apocalyptic themes can create a new type of experience for visitors. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Planning:** Art installations and optical illusions can be implemented in urban planning to enhance public space environments. - **Public Art:** The use of protest-inspired art installations can be used in public spaces to create a statement and generate engagement. - **Furniture Design:** Incorporating optical illusions in furniture design can be used in different applications, including public spaces or commercial design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Dockside Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Book-Inspired Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-down-to-read.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md) - [Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench.md) - [Dream-Adorned Mosaic Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmologyscape.md) - [Kinetic Musical Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-bench.md)