Mass Transit Design Lures Riders in With Comfortable Waiting Area
Rose Nazarali — July 21, 2009 — Eco
References: thedesignblog.org
This bus stop design by Nathan M. Schneider is meant to attract commuters to promote public transportation and help reduce air pollution.
The canopy of the bus stop is futuristic with an attractive shape and made from acrylic glass, steel and concrete. While the seating area is open, it still provides shade during all types of weather conditions.
The bench itself is made from multi-layered foam that ensures utmost comfort during waiting periods.
Implications - Consumers are looking for an element of style in all of the products they purchase. Shoppers in modern society are attracted to function with aesthetics; not just either or. Companies could develop more items like this in order to attract a wider audience.
The canopy of the bus stop is futuristic with an attractive shape and made from acrylic glass, steel and concrete. While the seating area is open, it still provides shade during all types of weather conditions.
The bench itself is made from multi-layered foam that ensures utmost comfort during waiting periods.
Implications - Consumers are looking for an element of style in all of the products they purchase. Shoppers in modern society are attracted to function with aesthetics; not just either or. Companies could develop more items like this in order to attract a wider audience.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Mass Transit Design - Designing futuristic bus stops that are visually appealing, comfortable and attractive to commuters.
2. Multi-layered Foam Seating - Creating multi-layered foam seating for waiting areas that provides maximum comfort for commuters.
3. Sustainability Through Public Transportation - Encouraging the use of public transportation to reduce air pollution, decrease traffic congestion and promote sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Transportation Industry - Developing more visually appealing and comfortable mass transit solutions that attract larger numbers of commuters.
2. Furniture Industry - Producing comfortable, visually appealing and functional waiting area seating solutions that could have applications beyond bus stops.
3. Sustainable Technologies Industry - Exploring new technologies and solutions that encourage greater use of sustainable public transportation solutions.
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