# Multi-Functional Modular Sofas Aleksei Danilin's Transforer SHELL Sofa Enables Tonal Customization By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-shell References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/01/30/the-transformer-shell-sofa-is-comfy-as-hell/) & [coroflot](https://www.coroflot.com/Le_Sick/portfolio) Russian designer Aleksei Danilin introduces his latest furniture piece entitled the 'Transformer SHELL' sofa. It boasts a contemporary design that adopts a [multi-functional nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture). It draws visual inspiration from Art Deco and translates through its formal and structure, imitating the [modular elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-furniture-piece). The [seating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system) comes with a 'sink,' which allows users to change and customize the color combinations. Owners can alter between a retro-inspired white and gray tonal combination to a sleek darker gray and black finish. The Transformer SHELL sofa also features accessories that are complete in statement hues of brass and vibrant red, according to the respective colorways. In reference to the name, the sofa's rest is ribbed like a shell as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating customizable and multi-functional furniture pieces. - **Tonal Customization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing products that allow users to change and customize color combinations. - **Art Deco-inspired Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating Art Deco elements into contemporary furniture designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of modular and customizable furniture. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating interior spaces that incorporate tonal customization. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing products and accessories inspired by Art Deco design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest.md) - [Rounded Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-sofa.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla.md) - [Space-Saving Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flez-2-modular-sofa-system.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md) - [Modular Minimalist Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zonatta-bumper-sofa.md)