Scary movies will never be the same after you experience the 'Chilly Chair.' This incredible chair enhances that nail-biting experience you get when you indulge in a horror flick.
This 4D experience literally raises the hairs on the back of your neck. Shogo Fukushima from the University of Electro-Communications has come up with the design for this intense piece of furniture.
According to Design Taxi, the designers said, "We constructed a device that controls piloerection on the forearm by electrostatic force. From a psychophysical experiment, we revealed that the piloerection system has enhancement effect on ‘surprise’ feeling."
If you're into getting some thrills and like to do it by watching a scary movie, then why not try out this nerve-racking design.
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The 'Chilly Chair' Makes Scary Movie Experiences More Intense
Trend Themes
1. 4D Furniture - Designing furniture that immerses the end-users within the experience and creates an environment mirroring the different dimensions of reality.
2. Sensory Furniture - Developing furniture that stimulates the different senses and creates a multisensory experience.
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Industry Implications
1. Film Industry - Designing furniture and equipment that creates an immersive and heightened movie experience.
2. Entertainment Industry - Creating furniture for theme parks, amusement parks, and other public spaces to enhance the user experience.
3. Healthcare Industry - It is possible to use furniture to create a sensory environment that has therapeutic benefits for patients in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.