# Culture-Harmonizing Designs Yunshik Shim Has Designed a Chair That Harmonizes the East and West By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunshik-shim References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/wind-memory-chair-yunshik-shim-harmony-between-eastern-western-worlds-08-17-2021/) Seoul-based artist Yunshik Shim has designed a geometric chair made of wood and metal. The chair is named Wind Memory and seeks to promote harmony and understanding between the Eastern and Western worlds. The Wind Memory chair is made of solid wood and brass. The two contrasting materials speak to the differences between the East and the West, however, they are both materials found on Earth and therefore share similar properties. Yunshik Shim explains that there may be cultural differences between the East and West, but there are no differences between races and people. The artist began by sketching the chair and then used 3D modeling technology to properly scale the design. The materials were then cut, openwork was applied, and welding and folding machines were used to create the distinct folds and grooves. Image Credit: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/wind-memory-chair-yunshik-shim-harmony-between-eastern-western-worlds-08-17-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/wind-memory-chair-yunshik-shim-harmony-between-eastern-western-worlds-08-17-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cross-cultural Design:** Designs that harmonize cultural differences to promote cross-cultural understanding. - **Contrasting Materials:** Using contrasting materials to create visually striking designs. - **3D Modeling in Design:** 3D modeling technology used in the design process to ensure precision and accuracy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Creating furniture that promotes cross-cultural understanding and highlights contrasting materials. - **Art and Design:** Promoting cultural harmony through art and design. - **Technology:** Advancements in 3D modeling technology to help designers create better and more precise designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kundung-pembe.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Curved Line-Formed Functional Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heart-chair.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensaku-oshiro.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md)