The Innovative Cumulus Parasol Simulates the Look of a Real Cloud
M — July 30, 2014 — Art & Design
References: studiotoer & technabob
The Cumulus Parasol is a stylish outdoor patio cloud umbrella that makes you feel like you're always under the shade of a white fluffy cloud.
Netherlands design studio Toer recently designed this creative umbrella that replicates the aesthetic look of a real cloud. The idea is that the Cumulus Parasol starts out flat and deflated and naturally self-inflates using the sun's rays. The Cumulus Parasol is able to harness the sun's energy to self-inflate through the integrated solar panels featured on the top of this white umbrella. The solar energy powers up a fan built inside the parasol that blows the cloud up in under 20 seconds. This way you're always under the shade of a simulated cloud whenever it's sunny out. The Cumulus Parasol would be a great design piece to have in your backyard.
Netherlands design studio Toer recently designed this creative umbrella that replicates the aesthetic look of a real cloud. The idea is that the Cumulus Parasol starts out flat and deflated and naturally self-inflates using the sun's rays. The Cumulus Parasol is able to harness the sun's energy to self-inflate through the integrated solar panels featured on the top of this white umbrella. The solar energy powers up a fan built inside the parasol that blows the cloud up in under 20 seconds. This way you're always under the shade of a simulated cloud whenever it's sunny out. The Cumulus Parasol would be a great design piece to have in your backyard.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Outdoor Products - The integrated solar panels in Cumulus Parasol present opportunities for solar-powered outdoor products
2. Aesthetic Replication in Design - The Cumulus Parasol's replication of real cloud aesthetic may inspire future designs that replicate natural elements
3. Innovative Outdoor Umbrellas - Cumulus Parasol has disrupted the traditional outdoor umbrella market through its unique design and solar-powered inflating mechanism
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture - The Cumulus Parasol presents an innovative opportunity for outdoor furniture companies to incorporate unique designs and solar-powered technology into their products
2. Renewable Energy - The integration of solar panels in Cumulus Parasol displays the potential for wider use of renewable energy in various industries
3. Creative and Novelty Products - Cumulus Parasol blurs the lines between art and function, presenting opportunities for creative and novelty product design
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