# SpongeBob Chairs The Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair Wins Red Dot's International Design Award By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-ying-wu-breathing-chair References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/tofu-like-breathing-chair-adjusts-shape-according-to-weight-and-pressure.html) & [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/10/breathing-chair.php) Ok, [SpongeBob](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-patties) may be a stretch, but the Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair definitely looks like it’s from the sea. Although mainly likened to tofu, this design does not look appetizing at all. Having won the Red Dot’s International Design Award in the home furniture category with her Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair, the Taiwanese designer is making a name for herself. Entirely [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe), this one-of-a-kind [cubic chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool) is sure to continue being a hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** The Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair showcases the trend of eco-friendly furniture, providing an opportunity for companies to develop innovative, sustainable designs. - **Cubic Chair Design:** The unique cubic design of the Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair highlights the trend of geometric furniture, creating a space for companies to explore new shapes and structures in their designs. - **International Design Awards:** Winning the Red Dot's International Design Award, the Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair reflects the trend of recognizing and celebrating exceptional design, encouraging businesses to strive for excellence in their products. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The innovative design of the Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair presents disruptive opportunities for the furniture industry, inspiring companies to rethink traditional chair designs and incorporate eco-friendly materials. - **Interior Design:** The unique aesthetics of the Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair offer disruption in the interior design industry, allowing professionals to create bold, eye-catching spaces with statement furniture pieces. - **Product Design:** The recognition and success of the Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair in international design awards showcases opportunities in product design, encouraging professionals to push boundaries and create innovative, award-winning designs in various industries. ## 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) - [Uniquely Structured Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohui.md) - [Ergonomic Butterfly-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-chair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umi-armchair.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md)