# Brush Bristle Seating The Wild Chair by J.C. Karich Features a Rough Texture By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-chair References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/wild-chair) & [karich.cl](http://www.karich.cl/) The [Wild Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-joy-furniture) by J.C. Karich features a bristle-inspired backrest reminiscent of a porcupine. The opposite of comfortable, this sharp seater features sophisticated sensors, created to detect the presence of people and their voices. The chair's [sharp wooden spikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series) lay flat when it stands alone, but peak upwards when sensing a presence of individuals. As the spikes come out in defense, the chair lets out the sound of a scream, sure to scare off any potential users. The humorous furniture piece is the work of Chilean-born, Paris-based industrial designer J.C. Karich who aimed to create a memorable furniture piece sure to have people talking. Throwing purpose and function out the window, the Wild Chair took center stage at Milan's [Salone del Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-sofa) last month gaining praise for its quirky and off-kilter design approach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 8% | 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 - **Bristle-inspired Design:** The trend of incorporating bristle-inspired design elements in furniture offers opportunities for unique and eye-catching aesthetics. - **Sensory Seating:** The trend of incorporating sensors into seating furniture opens up opportunities for interactive and responsive seating experiences. - **Humorous Furniture:** The trend of incorporating humor into furniture design creates opportunities for memorable and conversation-starting pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating bristle-inspired design elements to create visually striking pieces. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can capitalize on the trend of sensory seating by developing advanced sensors that enhance comfort and user experience. - **Event and Exhibition Design:** The event and exhibition design industry can utilize humorous furniture to create engaging and memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Suspenseful Statement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiachair.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md)