Kaphar Shade Blooms to Greet Visitors
Rose Nazarali — July 21, 2009 — Art & Design
References: rossboone & thedesignblog.org
On a hot summer’s day, nothing could be better that a nice bench and a little shade to cool off. The Kaphar concept does just that. This shade is a two-sided bench that has a flower shaped shade that blooms to greet visitors.
This polite public bench resembles an unbloomed flower when not in use and opens up when a user sits on the bench. The structure itself is flexible yet durable to withstand different weather conditions.
This polite public bench resembles an unbloomed flower when not in use and opens up when a user sits on the bench. The structure itself is flexible yet durable to withstand different weather conditions.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Outdoor Furniture - Opportunity for innovative outdoor furniture designs that engage and interact with users.
2. Multi-functional Shading Solutions - Opportunity to develop shading solutions that serve multiple purposes, such as providing shade and aesthetic appeal.
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Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in incorporating interactive and multi-functional features into outdoor furniture designs.
2. Architecture and Urban Planning - Opportunity to integrate responsive shading solutions and flexible urban spaces in design projects.
3. Smart City Technology - Opportunity to leverage technology to create intelligent urban spaces that enhance user comfort and engagement.
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