# Softly Enclosed Seating Salangban by Seung Yong Song Looks Like a Chinese Lantern By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salangban-by-seung-yong-song References: [chairblog.eu](http://www.chairblog.eu/2012/01/15/salangban-by-seung-yong-song/) & [seungyongsong](http://seungyongsong.com/) Solitude can be a rare occurrence for those who live in urban settings, but Salangban by Seung Yong Song provides a peaceful place for [quiet relaxation and reflection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1). Interestingly enough, however, this [cocooned seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair) was inspired by the cottage in which the Korean designer grew up. He writes, "There was no fence or gate where I used to live before. Opening the doors, the cottage became one altogether with [...] nature. [...] By opening and closing the door, space is connected or divided. Even within an extensive space, it is possible to create a cozy space of own." Like a [Chinese lantern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home), Salangban by Seung Yong Song features wooden beams that are covered from within with sheer fabric. When completely closed and inhabited, the seat looks like it is glowing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 - **Enclosed Seating:** Designing enclosed seating for urban dwellers can provide a space for quiet relaxation and reflection through peaceful solitude. - **Innovative Cocoon Design:** Creating a cocooned seat that is inspired by nostalgic childhood memories can evoke powerful emotions in users, making it a potential disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Nostalgic Design:** Designing products that are inspired by designer's own experiences can create a powerful emotional connection with users and provide a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Opportunities exist for furniture companies to create enclosed seating for urban dwellers, which can provide a cozy and comforting space for solace and introspection. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can take inspiration from nostalgic childhood memories while designing products that provide a powerful emotional connection with users. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can create innovative designs for cocooned seats that evoke powerful emotions in their users, thereby disrupting the traditional seating market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Curvaceous Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-swing.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md)