# Modular Tri-Sided Seating The SimpliSeat Bench Can Assume an Array of Configurations By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpliseat References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/SimpliSeat/888142) [Modular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating) is the solution to industrial efficiency, reduced cost and customization, and a brilliant strategy in the manufacturing of objects like the SimpliSeat by Maksim Shniak. This project was undertaken to invent adaptable benches for placement in public spaces, providing owners, managers and planners with the flexibility to construct the perfect piece for their purposes. It all begins quite elementarily with a triangle: a three-faced form made of glued panels and bent plywood. With a collection of several of such modules, a wide range of [distinctive seating systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system) can be assembled, accommodating anywhere from one person to an entire family. Special wooden connectors fit each component securely together so that even SimpliSeat units of mahogany, cherry and natural woods can be creatively linked together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Design:** Developing modular designs allows for increased efficiency, cost reduction, and customization in various industries. - **Adaptable Seating:** Creating seating systems that can be easily reconfigured to meet different needs provides flexibility for public spaces and venues. - **Wooden Connectors:** Incorporating wooden connectors in furniture design opens up opportunities for creative linkages and unique aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage modular design to streamline production processes and offer customizable furniture solutions. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from adaptable seating systems that can be rearranged to accommodate different group sizes and events. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating wooden connectors in interior design allows for innovative furniture arrangements and the creation of visually appealing spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md) - [Contemporary Customization Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-benches.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md) - [Customizable Puzzle-Like Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pent-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Contemporary Modular Bench Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipside-modular-bench.md) - [Modular Triangular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-peaks-sofa.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Single-Mold Bold Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-collection-1.md)