# 3D-Printed Lattice Bike Saddles The Conceptual VAEN Bike Saddle by Vast Gandhi is Ultra-Comfy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaen-bike-saddle References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/02/08/vaen-bike-saddle-concept-takes-advantage-of-a-lattice-foam-design-for-comfort/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vaen-bike-saddle-concept-takes-advantage-of-a-lattice-foam-design-for-comfort) & [vasiganea](https://vasiganea.com/)  The conceptual VAEN Bike Saddle has been designed by Vasi Gandhi as a supportive, futuristic take on the bicycle component that incorporates some of the latest technological processes. The seat is achieved with an organic lattice foam structure that has been [3D-printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection) and works to provide impressive cushioning against bumps in the road. This is paired with a cover on the top to add in further durability against daily use. The conceptual VAEN Bike Saddle focuses on rethinking the design of the [essential bicycle component](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-bike-s), which incorporates a balanced aesthetic that is both comfortable and chic. The seat would be relatively simple to generate and print, and calls to mind the aesthetic of [futuristic footwear designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01) that focus on malleable support. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Bicycle Components:** Opportunity for disruption in the cycling industry by incorporating new technologies and materials to create more comfortable and durable saddles and other components. - **Organic Lattice Foam Structures:** Opportunity in the material science industry to develop and improve the use of organic lattice foam structures for a variety of applications beyond bicycle saddles. - **Futuristic Aesthetic Designs:** Opportunity for design and fashion industries to incorporate malleable and supportive futuristic aesthetics into their products beyond traditional applications such as footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cycling Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity to differentiate from competitors by developing more comfortable and durable bicycle components using technologies such as 3D printing and organic lattice foam structures. - **Material Science:** Opportunity to research and develop new applications for organic lattice foam structures beyond bicycle saddles, potentially creating disruptive innovations in industries such as transportation, construction, and packaging. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity to incorporate a supportive and malleable futuristic aesthetic design, similar to that of the VAEN Bike Saddle, into their product lines to differentiate from competitors and improve customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Bicycle Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrix-mirror-saddle.md) - [Custom-Fit 3D-Printed Bike Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle.md) - [Custom-Printed Cyclist Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizik-onetoone-saddle.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Cork Bicycle Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-bicycle-seat.md) - [Ground-Tracing Luxury E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaast-e1.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md) - [Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diode.md) - [3D-Printed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konvergence-chair.md)