SOFT Rockers are Oscillating Recliners that Charge Your Gadgets Outdoors
Amelia Roblin — May 7, 2011 — Eco
References: arts.mit.edu & core77
Come summertime, you may be faced with the decision of staying in to juice up your phone, or heading out into the rays to charge your own batteries, but happily, SOFT Rockers provide an excellent way to accomplish both.
A professor at MIT, Sheila Kennedy worked closely with a team of interns and Kennedy & Violich Architecture to design these teardop loungers fit to sit outside in Killian Court. Their appeal lies in a number of clever features, which include a solar panel strip on top, neon lighting added for after dark illumination and built-in battery and outlets compatible with cellphones and laptop computers. Where aesthetics are concerned, the SOFT Rockers have a contemporary elegance achieved through their bowed wooden forms, elaborate filigree detailing and comfortable inner organic curvatures.
A professor at MIT, Sheila Kennedy worked closely with a team of interns and Kennedy & Violich Architecture to design these teardop loungers fit to sit outside in Killian Court. Their appeal lies in a number of clever features, which include a solar panel strip on top, neon lighting added for after dark illumination and built-in battery and outlets compatible with cellphones and laptop computers. Where aesthetics are concerned, the SOFT Rockers have a contemporary elegance achieved through their bowed wooden forms, elaborate filigree detailing and comfortable inner organic curvatures.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Loungers - Solar panel strips integrated into outdoor loungers provide a convenient way to charge electronic devices while enjoying the sun.
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3. Contemporary Sustainable Design - The use of organic shapes, elegant materials, and renewable energy sources in furniture design showcases the trends in contemporary sustainable design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The integration of solar panels and charging capabilities in outdoor furniture presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers.
2. Renewable Energy - The growing demand for solar-powered outdoor charging solutions creates opportunities for companies in the renewable energy industry.
3. Technology - The development of furniture with built-in battery and outlet systems opens up new possibilities for companies in the technology industry to expand their product offerings.
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