# Calligraphy-Inspired Furniture The XU Gongwei Scrollchair Won the Rado Young Design Prize By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xu-gongwei-scrollchair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/30/for-writers-who-cannot-paper-enough/) If you are a writer or have an appreciation for Chinese calligraphy and painting, you may want to consider getting yourself a XU Gongwei Scrollchair. Perhaps you should voice your approval first though, so you can get this concept into production as soon as possible. A [simple design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamping-chair), the XU Gongwei Scrollchair has an almost industrial look to it. Its unique, [scrolling seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-bun-chair) adds an interesting element to the otherwise [typical chair design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair). It was awarded the 2010 Grand Prize of DESIGNED IN CHINA: The Rado Young Design Prize. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Calligraphy-inspired Furniture:** There is an opportunity to create furniture designs that are inspired by calligraphy, incorporating unique elements that add interest and uniqueness to traditional designs. - **Scrolling Seat Design:** The scrolling seat design of the XU Gongwei Scrollchair presents an opportunity for innovation in chair design, offering a new and unique element to improve user experience and aesthetic appeal. - **Industrial Aesthetics in Furniture:** Industrial aesthetics can be incorporated into furniture design to create a modern and minimalist look, appealing to those who value simplicity and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore calligraphy-inspired designs and scrolling seat innovations to create unique and appealing products for consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate calligraphy-inspired furniture and industrial aesthetics into their designs, offering clients a unique and modern look for their spaces. - **Art and Design Competitions:** Art and design competitions, such as the Rado Young Design Prize, can encourage and showcase disruptive innovation in furniture design, pushing boundaries and inspiring creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Ripples-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-ripples-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Traditional Chinese-Inspired Wavy Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection.md) - [Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-design.md)