Zachary Rotholz of Chairigami Designs an Affordable Healthy Desk
Meghan Young — March 15, 2014 — Eco
References: kickstarter & fastcoexist
The Cardboard Standing Desk is a great alternative to the slew of expensive designs recently put on the market. Simple, sustainable and easily assembled, it is not just affordable, it is downright cheap. At $65, the Cardboard Standing Desk will ensure that people work in a healthier position without haven't to give up an arm and a leg to do so. That would make using it nigh impossible.
Designed by Zachary Rotholz of Chairigami, who is based in New Haven, Connecticut, the Cardboard Standing Desk is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, which will help him put it through mass production. He writes, "There are a lot more folds and origami skills used in designing it. You can create stronger pieces just by folding. You can double up layers and fold them together in places that need strength, like the top and the legs."
Designed by Zachary Rotholz of Chairigami, who is based in New Haven, Connecticut, the Cardboard Standing Desk is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, which will help him put it through mass production. He writes, "There are a lot more folds and origami skills used in designing it. You can create stronger pieces just by folding. You can double up layers and fold them together in places that need strength, like the top and the legs."
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Standing Desks - The rise of affordable standing desk designs indicates disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture industry to reach people who want to work in healthier positions without breaking the bank.
2. Sustainable Office Furniture - An increasing demand for eco-friendly office furniture implies disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture industry to create environmentally friendly designs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
3. Crowdfunding for Mass Production - The use of crowdfunding platforms for mass production of cheap and sustainable office furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities for entrepreneurs to raise capital and build brand awareness while bringing affordable solutions to the market.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in affordable, sustainable and mass-produced office furniture designs to meet the demand of consumers who value health and eco-friendliness.
2. E-commerce Industry - The e-commerce industry can leverage the trend of affordable standing desks by creating online marketplaces for innovative and eco-friendly office furniture, thus disrupting the traditional distribution channels of the furniture industry.
3. Fitness and Wellness Industry - The fitness and wellness industry can tap into the trend of standing desks and support it by providing complementary products and services, such as ergonomic accessories and wellness programs, that enhance workplace health and productivity.
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