Employers are starting to recognise the importance of quality sleep and napping pods are being integrated into everything from office headquarters to hospitals and airports. To save space, furniture supplier Itoki collaborated with the Koyoju Plywood Corporation to develop a solution for quick standing naps. The Kamin box was engineered for those who need a rest after working long hours.
"In Japan, there are a lot of people who will lock themselves up in the bathroom for a while [to nap], which I don’t think is healthy," says Saeko Kawashima, communications director of furniture maker Itoki. This dedicated pod provides a safe space for napping and it aims to disrupt the pattern on Japanese people working continuously with no breaks.
Vertical Nap Pods
Itoki & the Koyoju Plywood Corporation Collaborated on Stand-Up Napping Pods
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Nap Pods - Providing a quick and space-saving solution for rest and rejuvenation in workplaces
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturers have the opportunity to develop sleek and modern sleep furniture designs that cater to the needs of the modern-day workforce
2. Office Management - Office management companies can incorporate vertical nap pods as part of their wellness programs for employees, enhancing productivity and work-life balance
3. Healthcare - Hospitals can provide vertical nap pods as a solution for healthcare professionals to take quick naps between work shifts, leading to increased alertness and better quality care for patients