Stove Doubles As a Chair
lourdes sanchez bayas — March 3, 2008 — Art & Design
References: vestaldesign & weburbanist
This is counter intuitive. A stove and kitchen workspace that doubles as a chair? It is an odd but interesting combination. This piece of furniture/kitchenette can be placed in different parts of the house if so desired. But my question is: is that a fully functional stove and if so, how does it work? In any event, this is, to me very cutting edge and a great example of thinking outside the box.
Implications - Customers affected by the recent credit crunch seek products and services that offer dual- and multi-functionality as a way of reducing costs. The financial crisis results in consumers downsizing their homes, resulting in the need for compact and affordable items that offer multiple uses.
Implications - Customers affected by the recent credit crunch seek products and services that offer dual- and multi-functionality as a way of reducing costs. The financial crisis results in consumers downsizing their homes, resulting in the need for compact and affordable items that offer multiple uses.
Trend Themes
1. Dual-functionality Furniture - Opportunity to design and produce furniture that serves multiple purposes to meet the consumer need for compact and affordable items.
2. Multi-functional Kitchenettes - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create kitchen units that combine cooking appliances with other furniture elements, catering to downsized homes and reducing costs for consumers.
3. Cutting-edge Design Solutions - Chances for innovative designers to think outside the box and create unconventional furniture pieces that challenge traditional notions of functionality and aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Potential for the furniture industry to capitalize on the demand for dual-functionality furniture and create unique, space-saving solutions for consumers.
2. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - Opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop kitchenettes that integrate cooking devices with other furniture components, providing consumers with compact and versatile options.
3. Interior Design - Room for interior designers to explore and implement cutting-edge design solutions, catering to the increasing demand for inventive furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes.
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