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Brilliant Bending Bookcases

Bookshelf' by Ivan Zhang Curves and Collapses for Unique Usability

— March 12, 2013 — Eco
It would have been wonderful enough for Bookshelf' by Ivan Zhang to embody just one clever feature that conventional storage systems lack; nevertheless, the whimsical wooden unit presents a pair of them. It may have an apparently minimalist structure and assembly, but you'll discover that this A'postrophe piece is far from a simple furnishing for stashing novels.

The shelving unit has thin and flexible timber ledges that are longer than the width of the frame. As a result, the panels bow -- preferably upwards -- causing their contents to tilt naturally. Consequently, there is no need for bookends. Crisscrossing cords increase the rigidity of the Bookshelf'. This is necessary since the top and bottom have hinges halfway across, enabling you to fold up the bookcase completely if need be.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Furniture - The trend of flexible furniture presents opportunities for creating innovative storage solutions that maximize space and functionality.
2. Minimalist Design - The minimalist design trend provides opportunities for developing simple yet elegant storage systems that blend seamlessly with various interior styles.
3. Natural Tilting - The trend of natural tilting in bookshelves opens up possibilities for designing bookcases that eliminate the need for bookends and provide a visually dynamic display of books.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by combining flexible materials and minimalist aesthetics to create unconventional storage solutions.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can capitalize on the natural tilting trend by incorporating bookshelves that showcase books in an aesthetically pleasing and functional manner.
3. Home Organization - The home organization industry can embrace the concept of bookshelves with natural tilting to offer consumers innovative storage options that enhance the organization and display of books.
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