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Customizable Wire Frame Seating

The Anti Stress Chair Lets You Design Patterns as You See Fit

— August 31, 2011 — Art & Design
The best way to explain the Anti Stress Chair is probably to equate it to LEGOs; it allows users to build their own chair. Okay, so maybe you can't build the entire chair on your own, but you do get to dictate the pattern of the cushion you're sitting on.

Designed by Bashko Trybek, the Anti Stress Chair is essentially a wire frame that comes with a variety of different colored cushion balls users can put into the chairs sockets. Users can literally play around with the chair's patterns in a away similar to the classic Lite-Brite toy.

Implications - Consumers enjoy the act of customizing their possessions because they feel that making an item to their personal specifications increases the overall intrinsic value of the product. Corporations may consider offering consumers customization services for their products in order to differentiate themselves from their competitors.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Furniture - The rise of customizable furniture gives consumers the power to dictate the design and pattern of their furniture.
2. Interactive Design Products - Interactive design products like the Anti Stress Chair offer consumers the chance to personalize and create a unique product.
3. DIY Home Decor - DIY home decor products like the Anti Stress Chair empower consumers to create and customize their own furniture.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishings - Home furnishing companies could offer customizable furniture options to their customers, allowing them to design their own unique pieces.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers could utilize customizable furniture options like the Anti Stress Chair to create personalized and unique spaces for their clients.
3. Toy and Game Manufacturing - Toy and game manufacturers could incorporate customizable features like those found in the Anti Stress Chair to create more interactive and engaging products.
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