Mealbox Picnic Table
lourdes sanchez bayas — March 3, 2008 — Art & Design
References: weburbanist
The Meal box by Igland Design has 14 pieces stored in a container or "meal box" that assemble into a table and chairs that sits six people. The material used is birch plywood reinforced with carbon fiber and the table doubles as a coffee-table. When assembled you have a fully articulated picnic table and chairs Japanese style.
Implications - Many urbanites are desperate to make their home less cluttered and save space. The Mealbox Picnic Table is a prime example of how some design companies are providing urban dwellers with options that are not only functional and space-saving, but also aesthetically pleasing.
Implications - Many urbanites are desperate to make their home less cluttered and save space. The Mealbox Picnic Table is a prime example of how some design companies are providing urban dwellers with options that are not only functional and space-saving, but also aesthetically pleasing.
Trend Themes
1. Space-saving Furniture - The Mealbox Picnic Table exemplifies the trend of space-saving furniture designs that cater to urban dwellers longing for functional and aesthetically appealing options.
2. Multi-functional Designs - The Mealbox Picnic Table showcases the trend of design companies creating products that serve multiple purposes, such as doubling as a coffee table for added versatility.
3. Articulated Furniture - The Mealbox Picnic Table highlights the trend of furniture designs that can be easily assembled and disassembled, providing convenience and portability.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The Mealbox Picnic Table presents disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture designers to explore space-saving, multi-functional, and easily assembled designs.
2. Urban Living Solutions - The Mealbox Picnic Table opens up opportunities for companies specializing in urban living solutions to offer space-saving and versatile furniture options for compact living spaces.
3. Material Engineering - The use of birch plywood reinforced with carbon fiber in the Mealbox Picnic Table hints at opportunities for material engineers to develop stronger and lightweight materials for furniture designs.
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