Chat Travieso brings free libraries and reading to the street in New York with the Little Free Library.
The Little Free Library concept works to bring people free, approachable and convenient books on-the-go in public spaces. Chat Travieso designed a Little Free Library on a park bench in the Lower East Side. The bench is essentially a big optical illusion made from vertically parallel slaps of plywood that plays around with perspectives. From the front, the Little Free Library looks like a wooden plank bench with the words 'LIBRARY' written across the back. But, from the side, you can see a 3D pull-open shelf filled with tucked away books located in the middle of the bench.
The free libraries bench is a great place to sit, relax and catch up on some reading.
Photo Credits: designboom, chattravieso
Book-Filled Benches
The Little Free Library Offers Free Libraries on the Streets
Trend Themes
1. Little Free Libraries On-the-go - The trend of providing free libraries in public spaces through innovative designs to offer reading on-the-go.
2. Interactive Book Benches - Using optical illusion and innovative designs to create book-filled benches that double as public art installations.
3. Community Book Sharing - The trend of communities coming together to create book-sharing programs and exchange books in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Public Art - Opportunity for public art installations that also provide a useful service.
2. Outdoor Furniture - Innovative designs and materials that can turn outdoor furniture into functional public libraries.
3. Community-based Initiatives - Opportunities for organizations looking to support community-based initiatives by funding these free library programs and encouraging book sharing.