Western society has grown fond with the practice of purchasing goods online and having them delivered directly to the home. The Package Seat by Adrian Candela has been designed with this method of shopping in mind, so much so that its very form has been conceived to negate any need for packaging.
The small backless stool was manufactured with injection molded polycarbonate, cut to a collection of rectilinear forms with subtly curved corners. There are just four pieces in total which fit together through adhesive-free slot assembly and the support of two optional screws.
The beauty of the Package Seat by Adrian Candela is that its components can be quickly and dismantled and stacked into a flat carrying case, making it straightforward to ship the perch to its buyer and offering effortless portability in use.
Flatpacked Backless Chairs
The Package Seat by Adrian Candela Folds Up for Convenient Carrying
Trend Themes
1. Online Shopping Convenience - Consumers' increased interest in the convenience of online shopping and home delivery presents opportunities for manufacturers to design products that are easier and cheaper to package and ship.
2. Minimalism - The design of the Package Seat's four-piece assembly is an example of minimalist design, which can be applied to other products to reduce production and shipping costs.
3. Modularity - The Package Seat's slot assembly demonstrates the importance of modular product design, which can facilitate the assembly, disassembly, and transportation of products, while also reducing waste.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturers of furniture and similar products can benefit from implementing modular and minimalist design principles to create products that are cheaper and easier to ship, and more convenient for consumers to assemble and disassemble.
2. Home Goods Retail - As more consumers turn to online shopping and home delivery for their goods, home goods retailers can find opportunities in selling space-saving and modular products that are easy and cheap to ship and store.
3. E-commerce - The rise in online shopping presents an opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer unique, space-saving products like the Package Seat that offer customers a convenient and eco-friendly shipping and delivery experience.