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Chest of Plastic Suitcases

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Take Out by Klaus Aalto

— February 20, 2008 — Art & Design
What looks like an ordinary chest of drawers is actually a cabinet of suitcases.

This design enables ease of transport for certain items, whether for travel or simply to bring something to a nearby room.

The Take Out was designed by Klaus Aalto.

While the site suggests it would be good for toys or tools, the uses for a piece of practical furniture like this are endless.

It could be great for storing photographs; you could categorize them by special events like weddings, and then just pull out the designated section when you want to show it off. It would be practical for sewing or knitting supplies. It would also be great for clothes. You could fold all your laundry in one room, then file it into the drawers and carrying your neatly rolled sock drawer upstairs by the handle. If you have a lot of paper work, it could work great for that too, especially if you have multiple classes.

It could be fantastic for a classroom setting as well. Each drawer could be designated to a student, and they could take their mini suitcase home again each day.

Imagine this in the form of a cooler. Kids, or people who pack their own food, could keep their lunches fresh that way too!

So many possibilities!
Trend Themes
1. Portable Storage Solutions - The trend of creating furniture with built-in storage compartments provides innovative ways to make transporting items more convenient.
2. Multi-functional Furniture - Designing furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as storage and transportation, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the home furnishing industry.
3. Personalized Organization - The trend of customizable storage solutions allows individuals to easily categorize and access their belongings in unique ways.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - By incorporating portable suitcase-like compartments into furniture designs, companies in the furniture manufacturing industry can tap into the growing demand for space-saving and versatile home furnishings.
2. Storage and Organization - The storage and organization industry can explore the development of innovative products that offer efficient and customizable solutions for individuals seeking better ways to store and transport their belongings.
3. Education and Classroom Furniture - In the education sector, manufacturers of classroom furniture can capitalize on the trend of portable storage solutions by creating student-friendly designs that allow for easy transportation of educational materials and personal belongings.
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