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Ladder-Like Seats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Seung Yong Song Creates Space-Saving Design Solutions

— February 16, 2012 — Art & Design
In today's crowded society, living spaces are getting smaller and smaller making it more difficult to stock belongings in few squared meters while remaining design-conscious; thankfully, Seung Yong Song is here to solve that problem.

Seung Yong Song, a young designer based in Seoul, came up with these brilliant, imaginative design solutions. These chairs stretch towards ceilings, turning into ladders or shelves. You can join a pair of these seats as well, creating a symmetrical look complete with a functioning shelving unit.

Innovative ideas that look forward by giving a practical and dynamic response to everyday issues are perfect for those who love to live playfully. Be sure to check out Seung Yong Song’s entire portfolio to view other design-conscious, space-saving furniture pieces.
Trend Themes
1. Space-saving Furniture - Designing multi-functional furniture with ladder-like seats can solve the problem of living spaces getting smaller and requiring more storage.
2. Symmetrical Designs - Creating symmetrical designs with ladder-like seats can provide a stylish and functional shelving unit for small living spaces.
3. Imaginative Design Solutions - Developing imaginative design solutions that address practical and dynamic responses to everyday issues can cater to those who love to live playfully.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can capitalize on the design of ladder-like seats to create multi-functional furniture for people living in small apartments or homes.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate ladder-like seats into their designs to provide more storage options for their clients' small living spaces while maintaining a stylish and symmetrical look.
3. Home Improvement - Home improvement stores can offer ladder-like seats as part of their product line to provide homeowners with practical and dynamic solutions for small living spaces.
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