# Simple 'Shroom Seating The Squeeze and Mushroom Collection is Cute and Cuddly By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeeze-and-mushroom References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/29/the-squeeze-and-mushroom-collections-by-cilicon-faytory/) & [ciliconfaytory](http://www.ciliconfaytory.com/) There is something inherently cute about [mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata) that I can't help but adore the [Squeeze and Mushroom furniture collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1). Designed by Singapore-based designers Cici Chen and Lui Honfay of Cilicon Faytory, the Squeeze and Mushroom collection is an [lightweight outdoor furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-collection) set. You may be questioning the lightness of concrete, but they use a special technique that also allows it to absorb different colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight Concrete Furniture:** The use of lightweight concrete in furniture design offers opportunities for creating durable and portable outdoor seating options. - **Color-absorbing Concrete:** The innovation of concrete that can absorb different colors opens up possibilities for customizable and visually appealing furniture designs. - **Cute and Cuddly Furniture:** The popularity of cute and cuddly designs in furniture reflects a trend towards creating playful and inviting outdoor spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could explore the use of lightweight concrete and color-absorbing techniques to create innovative outdoor seating products. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The cute and cuddly furniture trend presents an opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to create appealing and comfortable seating options for parks and leisure spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate lightweight concrete furniture and color-absorbing techniques in their designs to create unique and customizable outdoor spaces for residential and commercial projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi.md) - [Mochi-Inspired Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiinspired-seating.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Playfully Plush Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-collection.md) - [Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroomshaped-table-lamp.md) - [Inflatable Molded Collective Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/situation.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md)