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Accessible Origami Lifeboats

The FoldingBoat Concept Safely Equips Home Owners in Flood Zones

— January 9, 2013 — Art & Design
You've probably got a better shot at surviving a natural disaster if you've planned your danger zone exit strategy ahead. The FoldingBoat concept provides a clever solution for communities in flood-prone areas for several reasons.

Many people would have trouble accommodating massive floatation devices on their properties. This design by Professor Ying Fangtian and students packs completely flat so that it can be stored at the back of a closet, beneath a bed or even under the family room rug.

The material used is not specified, but it appears to be quite firm and durable. It's manufactured with rigid grooves to enable easy creasing and a quick setup in emergency instances. Simply tighten the ropes at the ends of the FoldingBoat to create a watertight personal life raft.
Trend Themes
1. Flat-pack Emergency Boats - A trend towards emergency boats that can fold up and be easily stored in small spaces for quick deployment during natural disasters.
2. Lightweight Durable Materials - A trend towards using lightweight and durable materials, such as rigid grooves, for emergency boats for ease of use and quick assembly.
3. Personalized Emergency Solutions - A trend towards customizable emergency solutions that can be tailored to fit the needs and restrictions of individual homes and families.
Industry Implications
1. Disaster Preparedness - The disaster preparedness industry can benefit from the trend of flat-pack emergency boats and personalized emergency solutions.
2. Home Safety - The home safety industry can incorporate lightweight and durable materials into their products to provide better safety solutions.
3. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry can explore the trend of flat-pack emergency boats as a potential new product for camping and outdoor activities, that can also be used as a safety measure in emergencies.
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