Gregg Fleishman's patented 'Plagoda' design made its debut at the 2010 LA Dwell on Design in July. The imaginative little playhouse is just one of Fleishman's flat-packed playhouse designs.
The multifunctional play structure is made of birch and polycarbonate with tab fasteners. It features a slide and nylon climbing rope. The flat-packed playhouse is easily shipped and impressively engineered. It is just one of the 'cluster structures' that Fleishman has designed.
Implications - Products that are able to generate feelings of nostalgia or simplicity will appeal to a large number of consumers today. Businesses that are able to transport their clients back to simpler times will experience favorable results.
Clustered Play Forts
Gregg Fleshman's 'Playgoda' is a Flat-Packed Playhouse
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Play Structures - Designing play structures that evoke feelings of nostalgia and simplicity can be a highly appealing trend for consumers today.
2. Flat-packed Designs - Creating easily shipped and impressively engineered flat-packed products is a growing trend in the market.
3. Clustered Structures - Designing and offering cluster structures as play options can be a unique and innovative trend in the playhouse industry.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic play structures by creating innovative and well-designed products that transport consumers back to simpler times.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore the trend of flat-packed designs by creating innovative furniture solutions that are easily shipped, assembled, and disassembled.
3. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry can embrace the trend of clustered structures to offer unique and engaging play options for children, attracting customers looking for innovative and interactive play experiences.