# Spiderweb Bowls Guillaume Lehoux's Sod Project Was Inspired by NASA Experiments By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sod-project References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2010/10/sod-project-guillaume-lehoux/) & [guillaume-lehoux](http://www.guillaume-lehoux.com/) Based on [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void) experiments, the SOD Project outlines quite an interesting [product design concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project). In this experiment, scientists exposed spiders to psychoactive substances such as marijuana and caffeine, and then let them weave webs. The structures you see in the gallery above are the results of the experiment. Reproduced as bowls, French product designer Guillaume Lehoux put together the SOD Project. These pieces, in the form of [bowls and baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture), can retain objects just as real spiderwebs do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychoactive Substance-inspired Design:** Exploring product design concepts influenced by the effects of psychoactive substances on natural phenomena. - **Biologically-inspired Structures:** Adapting natural process and structures, such as spiderwebs, to create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Experimentation in Product Design:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional product design through unconventional experiments and inspirations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Integrating unique and thought-provoking designs that challenge traditional home decor aesthetics and functionality. - **Fashion Accessories:** Creating innovative and intricate accessories inspired by natural phenomena and biological structures. - **Scientific Research:** Exploring the potential effects of psychoactive substances on natural processes and applying the findings to various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Sculptural Bong Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bong.md) - [Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacio.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Fungi-Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-void.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md)