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Pocket Flatpack

The flatpack function extends to wallet-sized products and accessories

Trend - Brands are taking advantage of the practicality of flatpack design and extending the format beyond the parameters of furniture and travel categories. This shift entails pocket-friendly products that might come in handy on-the-go.

Insight - Convenience is a major consumer concern and as urban populations move toward more dynamic lifestyles, there will be a demand for everyday products to meet this shift. Functional tools that are optimized to fit into one’s pocket, purse or backpack deliver on-the-go ease through easy storage and thus, become the epitome of convenience-centric objects as they are omnipresent and can perform on-demand.
Workshop Question - In what facets of your company can flatpack be applied as a concept?
Trend Themes
1. Pocket-friendly Products - Growth of practical and pocket-friendly products optimized for on-the-go use, satisfying consumer demand for convenience.
2. Flatpack Design - Rising trend of flatpack design being applied to various product categories, streamlining and optimizing storage and transportation for consumers.
3. DIY and Interactive Products - Increasing demand for interactive customer experiences and DIY products, driving creative opportunities to blur the line between consumers and manufacturers.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Goods - Companies in the consumer goods industries should start incorporating flatpack design elements into their product lines to meet the practical demands of their customers.
2. Travel and Hospitality - Incorporating pocket-friendly products into travel and hospitality industries offers opportunities for increased convenience and better services for customers.
3. Sustainability Industry - Manufacturers in the sustainability industry can develop reusable flatpack products as a viable, eco-friendly option for consumers to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic and disposable materials.
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Featured Examples

Flat-Packed Wallet-Sized Cutlery
Flat-Packed Wallet-Sized Cutlery
The 'GoSun Flatware' Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Plastics
The ‘GoSun Flatware’ is positioned as a reusable cutlery collection that will help consumers to ditch single-use plastic alternatives when out of the house. Featuring a flat-pack design,... MORE
Flat-Pack Pour-Over Coffee Brewers
Flat-Pack Pour-Over Coffee Brewers
The MiiR 'Pourigami' is Perfect for Java Preparation Anywhere
The MiiR ‘Pourigami’ coffee brewer is a cleverly designed solution for java enthusiasts that will offer them a way to keep coffee brewing equipment on hand no matter where they go.... MORE
Flatpack Smartphone Stand Cases
Flatpack Smartphone Stand Cases
The Uniq Creation 'Transforma Ligne' iPhone Case is Sturdy
The Uniq Creation ‘Transforma Ligne’ iPhone case is a stylishly simple accessory for the smartphone that will provide users with the ability to use it in a handsfree manner without... MORE
Bendable Steel Decor Products
Bendable Steel Decor Products
The '2D:3D' Product Range Requires Users to Finishing Upon Receiving
Flatpack design has been uproariously successful for many furniture companies, so the ‘2D:3D’ product range seen here draws inspiration from it in a way that is charming and interactive... MORE
Flatpack Toiletry Organizers
Flatpack Toiletry Organizers
The Ezra Arthur Flat Folio Dopp Kit Has a Strong Leather Construction
The Ezra Arthur Flat Folio Dopp Kit is a high-end accessory for avid travelers that will offer them a way to keep all of their essential toiletries stored and organized in a stylish manner. The... MORE
Wallet-Sized Chess Sets
Wallet-Sized Chess Sets
The Card Chess Set is 3D-Printed and Ultra-Compact
It’s simple enough to download an app for our favorite pastimes of yesteryear, but the Card Chess Set identifies how a classic game can be reworked to be more compact and portable. The set is... MORE

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