# Dripping Benches 'Smooth & Smoothie' by Florent Degourc Looks like Melted Bubble Gum By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-by-florent-degourc References: [limitedhype](http://limitedhype.com/2009/10/smooth-smoothie-by-florent-degourc/) & [florentdegourc.blogspot](http://florentdegourc.blogspot.com/) I love the aesthetics of ‘Smooth & Smoothie’ by Florent Degourc, a bench set comprised of two [foam-and-resin seating concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench). The melting aspect of each bench reminds me of [melting bubble gum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jelly-collection)—and the pastel pink and mint green colors for each design certainly help to further that connotation. We’ve seen a number of furniture designs that channel the innocence of childhood. Check out more images of ‘Smooth & Smoothie’ by Florent Degourc above, and keep clicking for more nostalgic furniture pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Nostalgic Furniture Pieces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design and create furniture pieces that evoke nostalgia and childhood memories. - **Foam-and-resin Seating Concepts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new materials and manufacturing techniques to create unique seating concepts using foam and resin. - **Melting Aesthetics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate melting aesthetics into various design elements to create visually appealing and intriguing products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Reimagine traditional furniture design by incorporating nostalgic elements and unique materials. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new techniques and technologies for manufacturing furniture using foam and resin materials. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the boundaries of art and design by incorporating melting aesthetics into various creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Modular Bulbous Lounge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-modular-lounge.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Candy-Like Glossy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luis-gimeno.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furniture.md)