The Sky Deck Table is a Smart Alternative to Traditional Outdoor Furniture
Shiori Mine — May 5, 2012 — Art & Design
Set up a personal patio table wherever you go with the Sky Deck table created by Japanese design firm Torafu Architects. The portable table can be attached to balconies, terraces or wherever a set of rails can be found. The folding wooden arm secures the table to the banister, providing ample counter space for impromptu patio lunch hours. The Sky Deck table is ideal for apartment owners where traditional patio furniture is a bit too hefty for the scant space.
The tables also provide positive economical benefits for the city of Ishinomaki, which was heavily affected by the recent Tsunamis in Japan. Torafu Architects has joined forces with the Ishinomaki Laboratories to assist the local economy by having area residents manufacture the tables.
Consider the Sky Deck table as an economical and charitable alternative to the crowded after-work neighborhood patios.
The tables also provide positive economical benefits for the city of Ishinomaki, which was heavily affected by the recent Tsunamis in Japan. Torafu Architects has joined forces with the Ishinomaki Laboratories to assist the local economy by having area residents manufacture the tables.
Consider the Sky Deck table as an economical and charitable alternative to the crowded after-work neighborhood patios.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Outdoor Furniture - The rise of portable outdoor furniture presents an opportunity for companies to offer lightweight, easy-to-carry options for consumers.
2. Collaborative Manufacturing - Collaborating with local manufacturers and makers presents an opportunity for companies to give back to communities and generate positive economic impacts.
3. Urban Balcony Living - As more people move into urban environments with limited outdoor space, there is an opportunity to design and market products that cater to this demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture - Companies in the outdoor furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of portable patio counters by designing and producing lightweight, compact products for urban balcony living.
2. Socially Responsible Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies who prioritize collaboration with local communities and sustainable production practices have the potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes and appeal to socially conscious consumers.
3. Home Decor - Home decor companies can tap into the trend of urban balcony living by designing and marketing products that cater to smaller outdoor spaces, such as compact patio tables and chairs that can be easily stored when not in use.
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