# Vibrantly Patterned Yoga Mats Yoga Design Lab by Chad Turner Creates Visual Incentive to Practice By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-design-lab References: [thenewsgenerator](http://www.thenewsgenerator.com/thenewsroom/yoga-design-lab/2014/06/17/new-company-shakes-up-the-yoga-world.html) & [yogadesignlab](http://www.yogadesignlab.com/) Getting people to practice yoga can sometimes feel like a chore, but modern individuals with an appreciation for pop art and modern design will find themselves eager to participate thanks to [Yoga Design Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025). It is a design studio founded by Canadian designer and yogi Chad Turner who wanted to make the experience appealing to those who never considered stepping on a [yoga mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisemat). Yoga Design Lab was inspired after Turner attended a yoga while on vacation in Ubud, Bali. He writes, "Looking around, all I saw was a sea of unoriginal, mass-produced, solid-colored mats. My thinking was, there must be a way of creating a highly-functional product that was also aesthetically beautiful." He succeeded with a line of [cosmic and geometrical designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vibrant Yoga Mats:** Opportunity for creating visually appealing yoga mats that attract modern individuals and make the practice more engaging. - **Pop Art and Design:** Incorporating pop art and modern design elements into yoga products to appeal to a broader audience and increase participation. - **Unique Yoga Experiences:** Creating yoga products that offer a distinctive and refreshing experience, encouraging individuals who have never practiced yoga before to give it a try. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Yoga Equipment:** Development and manufacturing of innovative yoga equipment that incorporates vibrant and visually appealing designs. - **Sports Apparel:** Incorporating unique and artistic designs in yoga clothing and apparel to enhance the practice and make it more appealing to potential practitioners. - **Wellness and Fitness:** Integrating vibrant and visually stimulating yoga products into overall wellness and fitness experiences, creating an engaging and enjoyable workout routine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Absorbent Colorful Yoga Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-yoga-towel.md) - [Moss-Colored Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topselling-yoga-mat.md) - [Precise Alignment Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omalas-align-pro-yoga-mat.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Celebratory Yoga Mat Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-mat.md) - [Scientifically Informed Yoga Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga.md) - [Automotive-Inspired Yoga Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-capsule-collection.md) - [Colorful Fitness Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-kit.md)