The 'chill out chair' has been designed by Ng Hoi of the NGHOI design studio as a seating solution that would provide a single person with a bench-like experience to help them spread out as they take a load off. The chair maintains a relatively simple form for the base and seat section, while the back section of the furniture piece takes center stage. The rear section of the chair is expanded to be roughly three-times larger than is otherwise required to give the sitter the experience of sitting on a bench by themselves.
The 'chill out chair' allows for a person to sit back and rest their arms on the back support and, while only a prototype at the time of publishing, the furniture piece could support social distancing protocols.
Single-Person Bench-Like Chairs
The 'chill out chair' by Ng Hoi Allows for Expansive Sitting
Trend Themes
1. Single-person Seating - Designing innovative and comfortable chairs for individual use is a trend that benefits those who seek privacy and personal space.
2. Sitting with Social Distancing - Furniture designs that enable social distancing in public spaces can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in light of pandemics and health crises.
3. Expansive-sitting Experience - Creating furniture designs that allow individuals to enjoy the comfort and versatility of sitting on a bench alone can be a trend embraced by consumers who value individualism.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture manufacturers can leverage the trend of single-person seating and expand their product lines to cater to consumers who seek individual and personal space.
2. Public Spaces - Designers can create innovative seating solutions for public places that promote social distancing and meet the needs of people seeking privacy.
3. Home Decor - Innovative seating designs for homes and apartments can cater to people who seek to maximize their living space and to accommodate guests comfortably while maintaining privacy.