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Rearrangeable Sofa Systems

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Lift-Bit Couches are Designed to be Reconfigured into New Shapes

— April 7, 2016 — Art & Design
Furniture designer Carlo Ratti Associate put together a versatile rearrangeable sofa system that allows users to customize the seat to suit their living quarters. The sofa, called the 'Lift-Bit,' can be transformed from a couch to a bed and even a full-on lounging area simply by reconfiguring the hexagonal cushions that make up the system.

The different hexagonal cushion seats featured in the 'Lift-Bit' can be used to create a honeycomb pattern since each side of the seat can seamlessly connect to the other. The seats offer a multitude of configurations that can be made in straight, curved or diagonal patterns to create functional seating that works within a fixed space. The couch can also be changed within an instant simply by moving the blocks.

Photo Credits: designboom, carloratti
Trend Themes
1. Rearrangeable Sofa Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture that can be easily reconfigured to fit different living spaces.
2. Customizable Seating Configurations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating seating systems with interchangeable elements, allowing users to create their own seating arrangements.
3. Modular Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing modular furniture that can be easily assembled and disassembled to meet changing needs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating flexible and modular design concepts into furniture manufacturing.
2. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring innovative seating solutions to maximize space utilization in interior design projects.
3. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating reconfigurable furniture systems with smart home technology to automate the transformation process.
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