# Interchangeable Grid-Like Seating UNIO Seating Creates a Multitude of Different Spots to Relax By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unio-seating References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/31/modular-seating-like-no-other/) The UNIO Seating system has been designed as a futuristic approach to [modular furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunon-furniture-mixcube) that will provide users with a way to easily switch up the look or function of their space at a moment's notice. The seating has been designed with a grid-like aesthetic that enables as many or as few sections to be paired together as required, while the accompanying backrests can be positioned to create [personalized pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-pods). These features work to make the [seating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-modular-seating) perfect for open-concept offices that are in a constant state of flux to ensure things can be changed to adapt to preferences or needs. Designed by Markus Melcher, the UNIO Seating system is inspired by the needs and activities of Generation Z. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 28% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable modular furniture solutions for adaptable spaces in open-concept offices. - **Grid-like Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate grid-like aesthetics into various products to allow for easy customization and reconfiguration. - **Personalized Pods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create seating systems that can be adjusted to form personalized pod-like spaces for individual comfort and privacy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and produce adaptable furniture solutions for office spaces undergoing constant changes. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate grid-like design principles into interior layouts to provide flexible and customizable spaces. - **Office Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop seating systems that can be adjusted to create personalized pods, catering to the needs of individuals in open-concept offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Puzzle-Like Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pent-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md) - [Systematic Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system.md) - [Sliding Grid-Affixed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-to-square.md) - [Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating.md) - [Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo-system.md) - [Modular Industrial Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a45-system.md)