# Illuminated Bubble Chairs The SuperFoam Chair by Rich Gilbert Manipulates Nature By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoam-chair-by-rich-gilbert References: [chairwhore.blogspot](http://chairwhore.blogspot.com/) & [richgilbert](http://www.richgilbert.com/) The SuperFoam chair by Rich Gilbert was an examination into man's supremacy over nature, or at least our abilities to manipulate nature's structures. The chair, as he says, “is a re-creation of [naturally occurring reticulated foam structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair).” Gilbert uses a [casting process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair) that allows him to manipulate and control the foam and form designs easily. Check out the super fast 'making of' video where Gilbert does his best impersonation of The Flash. **Implications** - In response to technology overwhelming North Americans' lives, consumers are now looking for products with [naturalistic designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-chair). Corporations may satisfy this consumer demand by utilizing textiles with nature-inspired patterns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 95% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Naturalistic Designs:** Corporations may satisfy consumer demand by utilizing textiles with nature-inspired patterns. - **Manipulating Nature's Structures:** There is an opportunity to explore further innovations in manipulating and controlling foam and form designs. - **Technology Overwhelm:** Developments in products that provide a respite from overwhelming technology may appeal to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textiles:** The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for nature-inspired patterns in products. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore further innovations in manipulating and controlling foam and form designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies developing products that provide a respite from overwhelming technology may find success in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md) - [Foam-Made Angular Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-pressure.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Air-Filled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one-chair.md) - [Bold Community-Reflected Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-chair.md) - [Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welsh-mountain-hembury-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md)