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Nomadic Home

Portable furnishings reflect consumer demand for flexibility in everyday life

Implications - With modern technologies constantly providing consumers with new and improved ways to make ordinary circumstances better, consumers must constantly adhere to an adaptive lifestyle to allow for such continuous change. Portable furnishings, such as those that can be folded up, allow consumers to easily transport their belongings from one place to another, combining compact decor with the need for more flexibility in everyday life.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Furnishings - The rise of portable furnishings reflects the need for consumers to live an adaptive lifestyle and have more flexible home decor that is easy to transport.
2. Origami Inspired Design - Designers are taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of origami to create intricate and customizable furniture.
3. Portability and Convenience - More and more, consumers want furniture that is stylish and also portable, with the convenience of being easy to carry and transport wherever they may go.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry has the potential to disrupt itself by creating more portable designs that still provide the comfort and luxury of home decor.
2. Design - Designers have the opportunity to innovate by creating unique and customizable origami inspired furniture that can be personalized to fit any aesthetic or lifestyle.
3. Sustainability - Sustainability is a key aspect of many portable furniture designs, and businesses can innovate by creating eco-friendly options that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
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Featured Examples

Portable Home Furniture
Portable Home Furniture
Studio Makkink and Bey is a Line That Goes with You on the Go
If you have any inclination that society might collapse and you’d rather be safe than sorry, you’ll be pleased that Studio Makkink and Bey created furniture-ready for a nomadic lifestyle. These... MORE
Expandable Saucer Desks
Expandable Saucer Desks
This Foldable Chair and Table Provides a Portable Productivity Hub
One can appreciate the possible benefit to keeping this Foldable Chair and Table in the back of your car so that it would available should you stumble upon a beautiful spot for a bite to eat or some... MORE
Cardboard Origami Child Stools
Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
This award-winning child stool design can serve as a chair, as well as a height-reaching step for kids. The S-Cube by Daisuke Nagatomo, MisoSoupDesign and Minnie Jan is completely hand crafted out... MORE
Portable Leaning Wall Seats
Portable Leaning Wall Seats
The Deck Chair by BERNHARD & BURKARD Grips to Any Surface
The stylish Deck chair by Bernhard & Burkard grips to any surface, which makes it incredibly portable. The simplicity of its design makes it versatile for any outdoor setting. This lightweight... MORE
Intricate Origami Dining Sets
Intricate Origami Dining Sets
The 'Playtime' Collection Folds to Form Striking Furniture
Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami, designers Ying Zhang and Ida Thonsgaard created an intricate series of furniture called the ‘Playtime’ collection. When not in use, the... MORE
Portable Handle Seating
Portable Handle Seating
The Carry On Stool Lets You Take Comfort Everywhere You Go
It’s about time that comfort and convenience come together in the wonderful way it has with the Carry On stool by Mattias Stenberg. Chic and compact, the stool collection is plush and... MORE

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