Japan-based company Takikou Sewing introduces its new wearable bean bag design that is essentially a cushioned dress that has cutout details by the sleeves and collar. This cozy design morphs along with the wearers' movements and even molds an armrest for dynamic comfort.
The designers explain that the bean bag is designed with the concept of a dream cushion that is so comfortable that it is "ruinous" which means that it causes one to never want to move again. The wearable bean bag comes in three sizes made for adults and kids. Additionally, it can also be used as a regular bean bag when not worn. The adult iteration weighs approximately 11 pounds and easily anchors itself to the floor.
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Trend Themes
1. Wearable Comfort - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating comfortable clothing that enhances the wearer's experience.
2. Multipurpose Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing products that can serve multiple functions and meet different needs.
3. Adaptive Material - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing materials that adapt to the movements and shape of the wearer for enhanced comfort and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can incorporate the concept of wearable bean bags and create new comfortable designs.
2. Furniture - The furniture industry can benefit from the concept of multipurpose design and create products that serve as furniture and wearable items.
3. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry can focus on developing adaptive materials that enhance the functionality and comfort of clothing and other products.