# Space Age Sewers The Succinctly Named 'Sewing Machine' by Brian Kang By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-machine-by-brian-kang References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/sewing-machine-concept-works-as-good-as-it-looks/) & [brian-kang](http://www.brian-kang.com/) The '[Sewing Machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1)' by Brian Kang is more like an artifact from the future that time-warped into the present-day and will change the course of lives forever. (I'm laughing right now, by the way.) But just look at it -- it seriously seems like it will introduce some kind of alien technology that will make our lives easier while destroying them at the same time. I've watched sci-fi movies people, and that's what usually happens. This is a [sculptural piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doric-vacuum-cleaner) that will add to your home rather than 'junkify' it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space-inspired Home Appliances:** Designing home appliances influenced by space-age technology could lead to innovative and futuristic products. - **Robotic Home Maintenance:** Integrating robotics into home maintenance tasks could create new efficiencies and convenience for homeowners. - **Sustainable Plumbing Solutions:** Developing plumbing technologies that use sustainable materials, energy sources, and water systems could benefit both consumers and the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry could benefit from exploring designs inspired by futuristic and space-age technologies, offering innovative and novel products to consumers. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry could explore opportunities to integrate their technology into home maintenance tasks to create efficiencies for consumers. - **Plumbing:** The plumbing industry could benefit from developing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions that conserve water, energy, and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-machine.md) - [Handheld Garment Repair Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-mini.md) - [App-Connected Sewing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singer-se9180.md) - [Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshin-machine.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Compact Sewing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse.md) - [Sculptural Artful Ultrasonic Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic.md) - [Hardcover Handloom Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiu-this-book-can-be-weaving.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md)