# Fishy Furniture The Sushi Collection by Edward Van Vliet Features Delectable Designs By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-collection References: [nook-sucasa](http://www.nook-sucasa.com/2009/11/sushi-collection-from-edward-van-vliet.html) & [sevv](http://www.sevv.com/furniture/moroso2) Edward Van Vliet's Sushi Collection is a fantastic and whimsical play on [mismatched patterns and fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-holland-studio-1). Using simple, modern furniture and covering it in Asian-inspired patterned fabrics gives Van Vliet's Sushi Collection a bright and friendly appeal. The Sushi Collection by the Dutch designer was manufactured by Italian furniture company [Moroso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble). It was displayed in Moroso's dreaming box installation. **Implications** - Sushi is an immensely popular food with appeal that stretches across all ethnicities and economic backgrounds, representing exoticism and adventurous eating. As Sushi's popularity has grown, so too has consumer's desire to see its iconic aesthetic incorporated into all kinds of different forms. From [sushi toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set) to clocks, this is one tasty thematic element that is far from finished. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sushi-inspired Designs:** Designers can create products with Sushi-inspired aesthetics to appeal to consumers. - **Whimsical Mismatched Patterns:** Using juxtaposing patterns and fabrics to create unique designs can be a new trend in furniture and fashion. - **Cultural Fusion:** Blending different cultural elements in products can lead to innovative and exotic designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can create Sushi-inspired designs to attract a wider and younger audience. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can incorporate whimsical mismatched patterns in their collections to stand out and experiment with new styles. - **Souvenirs and Gifts:** Souvenir and gift shops can offer Sushi-inspired products that are both unique and commemorative of local cultures and travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Mochi-Inspired Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiinspired-seating.md) - [Critter-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-meisen-collection.md) - [Japanese Joinery Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-strnn-collection.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensaku-oshiro.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Playful Casual Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchronia-wave.md)