The shrinking amount of space available for storage in the average urban household is increasing demand for products that don't have to be hidden away, which is exactly what's at work with the 'Folded Cleaning Tool.'
The broom and dustpan are crafted from two sheets of aluminum, and maintains an aesthetic that's focused on balance to angle the handle of the unit upwards. This makes it easily accessible at all times when positioned on a flat surface, while also transforming the otherwise ordinary unit into a work of art that can be left out instead of requiring a closet to be stored in.
The 'Folded Cleaning Tool' is the design work of Jinyoung Noh, Sua Jo and Boram Han.
Style-Conscious Cleaning Tools
The 'Folded Cleaning Tool' Can be Left Out on Display Between Uses
Trend Themes
1. Aesthetic Cleaning Tools - Opportunity for companies to introduce cleaning products with an attractive design element for consumers' home decor purposes.
2. Space-saving Products - With the shrinking storage spaces in urban households, disruptive innovation can come in creating products that are both functional and can be left out on display.
3. Multipurpose Cleaning Tools - There is an opportunity to combine multiple cleaning functionalities into a single product, reducing the need for multiple products and saving both storage and purchasing expenses for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Home Cleaning Supplies Industry - Companies in this industry can collaborate with product designers to create cleaning tools that are visually appealing and functional.
2. Furniture Industry - Furniture manufacturers can incorporate cleaning functionalities in their products to cater to consumers' demand for space-saving and multipurpose home goods.
3. Interior Design Industry - Interior design companies can expand their services by partnering with cleaning tool designers to provide their clients with aesthetically pleasing cleaning products that blend with their home decor.