Seoul-based Centimeter Studio designed the 'Sleeed Chair,' a set of polyproylene chairs that fit together seamlessly to maximize space-efficiency. The base, which is designed to mimic a sledge, allows the chairs to slide along the floor, collapsing into each other without needing to be lifted. This design makes the chairs incredibly useful for auditoriums and conference centers that need to accommodate large groups.
Designer Minsoo Vince Choi notes that functionality is equally as important to him as aesthetics, and he wished to create a product with high performance for the user. The chair's backrest curves towards the front legs, which are diagonal in shape and have bending capabilities.
Finally, the chairs are injection-molded to form a single piece, minimizing waste.
Collapsing Sledge Chairs
The Sleeed Chairs Feature a Flexible Form
Trend Themes
1. Space-efficient Furniture - The collapsibility of Chairs maximizing space-efficiency creates opportunities for designing and modifying existing pieces of furniture especially for small living spaces
2. Injection-molded Single-piece Products - Injection molding can help create single-piece products that reduce waste and save costs on manufacturing and assembly
3. Flexible and Adaptive Design - Designing for flexibility and adaptability in products can increase their functionality and usefulness to consumers in large venues and spaces
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture industry has an opportunity to create space-saving and adaptive products using injection-molding technology
2. Events Industry - The events industry can benefit from products that offer flexibility and ease of use in large venues and auditoriums
3. Environmental Sustainability - Injection molded products can lead the way for more sustainable manufacturing and materials use in industries such as furniture and consumer goods