# Literal Lounge Furnishings The Typo Collection Tells its User How Each Piece Should Be Approached By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typo-collection References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/08/09/tangible-text/) & [blog-orangedesign](http://www.blog-orangedesign.com/2012/08/design-do-dia-colecao-typo.html) In case there was ever going to be any confusion about the purpose of the pieces in the [Typo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-and-cheetos) Collection, each one literally spells out its own function. There are two eccentric objects in [Orange Design's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpavilion-9) set by Luiza Boaventura Mendonca, with one acting as a flat surface and the other as a stool. The vertical support system of the coffee table has been cleanly cut from methacrylate to form the word "table" in capital letters. "Seat" is written with the stacking of its four characters to produce an elevated and inviting perch. Both pieces are three-sided, having been creased at 90 degrees in two places to form level tops and perpendicular bracing sides. To increase the charm of the Typo Collection, the material is 100% recyclable and the pair comes in a [variety of bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Literal Furniture:** Creating furniture designs that are literally named after their function provides a unique and playful appeal that can disrupt the home furnishings industry. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Developing 100% recyclable furnishings can disrupt the furniture industry by appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Typography-inspired Products:** Incorporating typography into furniture design can create unique and eye-catching products that stand out in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** The Typo Collection's literal and eco-friendly approach can disrupt the home furnishings industry by providing a new and playful way to decorate living spaces. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Producing recyclable furnishings can disrupt traditional manufacturing industries by embracing sustainable practices. - **Art and Design:** Typography-inspired furniture can appeal to a niche market within the art and design industry, providing playful and functional products for buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Modern Inaugural Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typ-furniture.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Single-Mold Bold Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-collection-1.md) - [Slender Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Utilitarian Matte Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutantes-series.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md)