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Nomadic Living

Mobile homes take pod-shaped forms for a futuristic aesthetic

Implications - Full-sized homes no longer conform to cube-shaped constraints, and mobile homes are stretching to appease a new, design-minded set of nomads. With wanderlust aided largely by the doldrums of the recession, these travelers are taking to the highway in trailers that match their tech-savvy tastes.
Trend Themes
1. Modern and Innovative Design - Consumers are seeking mobile homes that have modern styling and amenities towards them. Businesses can offer more customizable options to match consumer demands.
2. Portability - With technology becoming easily portable, consumers are looking for other products to feature the same convenience. Businesses should focus on creating convenient transportation items with cutting-edge designs.
3. Eco-friendly Solutions - Innovative designs are being created to offer consumers alternative living solutions with portability and eco-friendliness in mind. Businesses can focus on providing environmentally conscience options that offer self-sufficient living.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Homes and Trailers - Businesses in the mobile home and trailer industry can utilize modern and innovative design elements to create customizable and eco-friendly living solutions for their consumers.
2. Transportation and Mobility - Businesses in transportation and mobility can focus on creating products that are easily portable and offer convenience through innovative designs.
3. Sustainable Living - Businesses in the sustainable living industry can focus on creating self-sufficient and eco-friendly living solutions for consumers with an emphasis on portability and convenience.
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It seems as though Kevin Cyr has fully embraced the meaning behind eco-friendly camping. Kevin has designed the Camper Bike, a camper that is hoisted on the back of a modified bicycle frame instead of… MORE
Cool Caravans
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The Inhalt Lets you Design Your Own Mobile Home
You don’t have to be ashamed of your caravan anymore. The Inhalt is a completely one-of-a-kind mobile home, that you design yourself. Every customer gets to configure their inner layout on a computer,… MORE
Mini Mobile Homes
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'252° Living Area' Trailer Has 5 Expanding Rooms and Travels Easily
The '252° Living Area' is a mobile home that doesn't require a hulking truck or SUV to pull it along. It folds up demurely like a Japanese fan when it's time to travel, but expands on a 252° radius for… MORE
Futuristic Mobile Homes
Futuristic Mobile Homes
The MercuryHouseOne is Portable Urban/Rural Living Space
Due to be presented in Venice this September is the MercuryHouseOne pod-style mobile living room. MercuryHouseOne will be presented by Architecture and Vision which is a company based in Rome, Toulouse… MORE
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Portable Shelter for Environmentally Conscientious Disaster Relief
Whether the end use is as a low-impact home or temporary shelter after a disaster, Green Horizon has designed a self-sustaining home for a family of four that is built from recycled or recyclable materials,… MORE
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COLIM Features Detachable City Auto for Sightseeing
Taking the car out of your caravan is now possible via the COLIM concept, which stands for Colors of Life in Motion. It makes no sense to use a monster truck to haul your living space and have to also… MORE
Man Caves on Wheels
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The 'Men-Only' RV has Playboys and Blow Up Dolls
Filled with everything a guy could want, the “Men-Only” RV is a motor-home made for men by men. The RV was designed by four guys who won a competition created by the motor-home and caravan company, Sunlight… MORE
Stylish Pads on Wheels
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Domus Mobile Compact Home Scores in Comfort and Mileage
No longer will you have to sacrifice your comfy place for traveling, or vice versa; enter Domus, the innovative mobile habitat that combines ample homey space with horsepower. The first unique feature… MORE
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Camper Vans Get Colorful Interiors Courtesy of DecorMaison
Applying wallpaper is an easy way to give a stylish touch to living areas. For Swedish wallpaper company DecorMaison, the renewed interest in DIY wall coverings sparked the idea to make wallpaper specifically… MORE

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