The Minotaur 101 Bench by Miki Arena is a concept for the 2010 'Athens Bench Mark' design competition.
My fingers are crossed that this entry won because it is one piece of sleek cement seating that will entice everyone to sit on it. The Minotaur 101 Bench turns this drabby, gray concrete material into a curvaceous seater that really flows in design. Check out this sleek and unique piece in the featured gallery.
Implications - Many consumers today have a strong craving for products that are reflective of modern architecture. Businesses that strive to offer contemporary and unusually designed products will likely see large returns from a clientele seeking twenty-first century style.
Curvaceous Concrete Seating
The Minotaur 101 Bench by Miki Arena Flows Like the Waves
Trend Themes
1. Modern Architecture-inspired Design - Businesses can capitalize on the consumer desire for modern architectural design by creating products that are contemporary and unusually designed.
2. Curvaceous Seating - There is a growing demand for seating options that have unique and curvaceous designs, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and eye-catching seating solutions.
3. Transformation of Concrete Material - The transformation of concrete from a drab and gray material to a sleek and flowing design presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and create unique products using concrete.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore unique designs and incorporate curvaceous and modern architectural-inspired elements into their seating products.
2. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can push the boundaries of traditional materials like concrete to create visually striking and transformative designs.
3. Home Decor - Home decor businesses can offer customers modern and unconventional seating options, such as the Minotaur 101 Bench, that blend functionality with distinctive design.