# Intentionally Unbalanced Benches The 'TILT' Bench Requires Two Sitters to be Evenly Balanced By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-bench References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/10/09/rest-your-feet-not-your-mind/) & [leveldesignsf](http://leveldesignsf.com/) The 'TILT' bench is the design work of Level Design and features an intentionally unbalanced aesthetic that has been created for placement in a gallery. As patrons walk by, the [artistic bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench) offers the perfect spot to sit and rest for a moment yet requires two sitters to balance it to encourage a more social environment wherever it's placed. The 'TILT' bench boasts a layered cement design that is both sturdy and artistic, which makes it substantial enough to be placed in open spaces like an art gallery or museum. The intentionally unbalanced design identifies an increased focus on increasing social interaction amongst people in public spaces given the oftentimes separate lifestyle that many people lead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intentional Unbalance:** Opportunity to create products with intentionally unbalanced design to encourage social interaction in public spaces. - **Layered Cement Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the use of layered cement in creating sturdy and artistic furniture pieces. - **Increased Social Interaction:** Opportunity for businesses to develop products or services that promote increased social interaction in public spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate intentional unbalance and layered cement design into their creations. - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can explore using layered cement design in their products for both indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can incorporate intentionally unbalanced furniture to enhance social interaction amongst patrons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Sculptural Gravity Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench.md) - [Two-Person Seesaw Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-problem-halved.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md) - [Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Artfully Crafted Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him.md)