# Inflatable Molded Collective Seating Riley Hooker Presents the SIT(UATION) System by Slime Mold By Amy Duong | Published 2024-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situation References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/23/riley-hooker-inflatable-seating-slime-mold-gathering-reading/) & [chaosandprecision](https://chaosandprecision.com/)  As a part of this year's NYCxDesign festival, local designer Riley Hooker created the SIT(UATION) system which is installed in Creative Time HQ. It is a [dynamic and playful seating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series) that is [modular and twisted in form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/todd-bracher) with a unique inflated structure. This is informed by 'slime mold' and the large space means to be a [gathering place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-party) during a time of 'crisis.' Designer Riley Hooker explains, "In times of crisis [slime molds] aggregate and form collective bodies, as a response to food shortage, that are capable of very sophisticated engineering, logistics, and spatial memory – despite having no brain. This behaviour is the core metaphor behind SIT(UATION), a place to commune with others, and collectively seek out narratives that are in short supply." Image Credit: Mario Miron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Seating Solutions:** Inflatable and modular seating systems that adapt to various environments offer innovative ways to utilize space efficiently and creatively. - **Biomimicry Design:** Utilizing principles from natural organisms such as slime molds can lead to the creation of dynamic structures with advanced functionality. - **Crisis-inspired Innovation:** Creating products that respond to societal crises can pave the way for solutions that address communal and logistical challenges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Exploring unique and adaptable seating options in furniture design can revolutionize communal spaces. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can integrate multifunctional and adaptable furniture to enhance engagement and interaction in large gatherings. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Architects can draw inspiration from natural systems to design sustainable and innovative public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Modular Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snhetta-and-usm.md) - [Modular Bulbous Lounge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-modular-lounge.md) - [Modular Bench Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsiders.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-furniture.md) - [Futuristic Rooftop Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls24-lounge-system.md) - [Kinetic Bloom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-furniture.md) - [City-Honoring Furniture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbiotic-urban-furniture-project.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md)