Pedro Gomes' Sustainable & Collapsible Home Decor
Marissa Brassfield — April 12, 2009 — Eco
References: yankodesign & thedesignblog.org
Pedro Gomes' 'Compact' cardboard furniture is a great, sustainable home decor option for individuals who move frequently, live in small spaces or care deeply about the environment. The modular design is comprised of five interlocking boards that are finished in recycled polypropylene and cardboard.
According to Yanko Design, the 'Compact' line of furniture is designed to be quite durable despite its cardboard finish. What a stellar small-space solution!
Implications - With environmental issues saturating the media, consumers are now determined to adopt green lifestyle habits. These customers seek products that are fully functional, yet are natural in their design and production. Companies wishing to appeal to green demographics can manufacture products that are environmentally sound.
According to Yanko Design, the 'Compact' line of furniture is designed to be quite durable despite its cardboard finish. What a stellar small-space solution!
Implications - With environmental issues saturating the media, consumers are now determined to adopt green lifestyle habits. These customers seek products that are fully functional, yet are natural in their design and production. Companies wishing to appeal to green demographics can manufacture products that are environmentally sound.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Furniture - Compact cardboard furniture offers an opportunity for companies to create sustainable home decor options that fulfill both functionality and environmental demands.
2. Collapsible Design - Pedro Gomes' modular and interlocking cardboard design opens the door for collapsible furniture trends to arise.
3. Durable Cardboard Solutions - The durability of the compact cardboard furniture is a great testament to the potential of durable, eco-friendly cardboard solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - Sustainable and collapsible furniture design offers opportunities for furniture companies to meet environmental needs while expanding to smaller space markets.
2. Green Home Decor Industry - Pedro Gomes' innovative cardboard design also offers an opportunity for the green home decor industry to create unique eco-friendly products.
3. Sustainable Packaging Industry - Companies that manufacture environmentally safe packaging can learn from Pedro Gomes' cardboard design, and find ways to incorporate recycled resources in their own products.
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