# Bright Modular Furniture Systems Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture By Amy Duong | Published 2025-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tate-system References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DHa8SRCxMLb/)  Here Now is a contract furniture brand based in North Carolina, and it has just presented the [Tate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-furniture) system. The designs are comprised of [modular components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-seating) that aim to create a sense of support in public spaces. Justin Champaign, the founder and creative partner at the company, notes “Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing." The concept of Tate is rooted in its parts which is comprised of [base beams, tables, and cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair). All of these elements are able to seamlessly snap together without having to rely on additional tools. The connector is a patent-pending pivot design that allows customers to alter these units in any reconfigured way whether it is linked or rotated. Image Credit: Here Now ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 43% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Design Evolution:** The trend of adaptable furniture that can be reconfigured without tools is paving the way for highly flexible living and work spaces. - **Snap-together Furniture Mechanics:** Innovative snap-together mechanisms in furniture are reshaping how consumers interact with and personalize their environments. - **Pandemic-inspired Social Solutions:** Furniture systems that incorporate social distancing features address ongoing public health concerns through design. ### Where This Applies - **Contract Furniture Manufacturing:** The contract furniture industry is innovating with modular solutions that enhance public spaces with customizable configurations. - **Interior Design Solutions:** Interior design is being transformed by modular systems that offer unprecedented flexibility for both residential and commercial layouts. - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Sustainability in furniture is being advanced through designs that emphasize longevity and adaptability of individual components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-now-1.md) - [Design-Forward Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/todd-bracher.md) - [Designer-Led Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-furniture-systems.md) - [Modular Solid Wood Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ile-modular-system.md) - [Modular Configured Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet.md) - [Mountainous Modular Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-furniture.md) - [Blocked Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vank-cube.md) - [Ultra-Chic Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jun-aizaki.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md)