Cardboard furniture is nothing new -- it has come in many shapes and forms over the last couple of years -- yet there is something about Our Paper Life that sets it apart. Not only does Our Paper Life offer sustainable, eco-friendly pieces at a low cost, they actually look like typical, albeit basic, dorm room furniture. The desk and shelf designs don't look like they were crafted out of cardboard, and there are no unnecessary embellishments to make them stand out.
Founded and designed by recent Ontario University graduates Geoff Christou and Chris Porteous, Our Paper Life specifically targets Canadian students living the dorm life. At only $20 apiece, the desk and shelf are water resistant, lightweight, flatpacked and can be assembled with the use of any tools.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Dorm Furniture
- Opportunity for creating eco-friendly furniture specifically designed for dorm rooms.
- Disguised Cardboard Design
- Opportunity to create cardboard furniture that looks like traditional dorm room furniture.
- Affordable and Easy Assembly
- Opportunity to develop furniture that is low-cost and can be easily assembled without the need for tools.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate sustainable materials into dorm furniture.
- Sustainable Packaging
- Opportunity for packaging companies to create flatpacked, water-resistant packaging for easy assembly and transport of furniture.
- Student Living Services
- Opportunity for companies in the student living industry to offer affordable and sustainable dorm furniture as part of their services.
