# Modular Starfish Seating The Tipsy Star from Alexander Matveyev By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-star References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Tipsy-Star-archive-project-2004/791715) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/alexander_matveyev/frame) Sitting in a [chair modeled after a starfish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) doesn't sound very comfortable -- unless that chair is the Tipsy Star from designer Alexander Matveyev. This chair has a [titanium frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarisgo) with built-in hinges that allow it to bend and twist at odd angles. The Tipsy Star is an example of [transforming furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-chair) done right. The Tipsy Star can take several different forms, each with its own function. Never again will I question the comfort of starfish-inspired furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Transforming Furniture:** Transforming furniture with adaptable designs that serve multiple purposes provides a unique opportunity for new product development. - **Modular Seating:** Modular seating with innovative and adaptable designs has the potential to disrupt traditional seating in public spaces like airports and waiting rooms. - **Titanium Frame Seating:** Titanium frame seating with flexible designs not only provides comfort, but also has the potential to be more durable and sustainable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry has an opportunity to adapt to changing consumer needs with transformative designs in seating that can be used in multiple ways. - **Airport Industry:** The airport industry can modernize the waiting experience for passengers by incorporating modular seating that enhances comfort and functionality. - **Materials Industry:** The materials industry can explore the use of titanium and other innovative materials for more sustainable and long-lasting furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anthropomorphic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lounger.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Modular Upholstered Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster.md) - [Circular Modernist Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerogravity-chair.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Sloped Movement Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippi-chair.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md)