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Liquid Study Spaces

The Droplet Outdoor Workspace Encourages Students to Get Outside

— December 25, 2011 — Life-Stages
The Droplet outdoor workspace is an inventive seating system designed to get university students to study outside. Droplet was designed by Nick Chubb, a designer obviously against the stuffiness and antisocial studying that occurs inside of college libraries and computer labs.

The Droplet outdoor workspace consists of six hanging chairs (droplets) and two tables. The droplets can be repositioned and re-sized to fit students of all shapes and heights. The unique shape of the chairs ensures that students will be able to study rain or shine.

Creative seating like the Droplet would be a great way to get students to study outside in the sunshine. Here's to hoping that Chubb designs an indoor version of droplet sometime soon. Students in the Great White North like contemporary study spaces too.
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Study Spaces - Designing innovative outdoor workspaces like the Droplet seating system can encourage students to study outside and enjoy the benefits of fresh air and natural light.
2. Flexible Furniture Design - Creating adaptable and reconfigurable furniture, such as the Droplet hanging chairs, allows for personalized study spaces that cater to students of different sizes and preferences.
3. Weather-resistant Study Furniture - Developing weather-resistant furniture like the Droplet chairs enables students to study comfortably outdoors, regardless of the weather conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Introducing innovative outdoor workspaces in educational institutions can enhance the learning experience and provide students with more options for studying.
2. Furniture Design - The design and manufacturing of flexible and adaptable furniture can cater to various needs and preferences, creating opportunities for furniture companies to disrupt the market.
3. Outdoor Living - The creation of weather-resistant furniture for outdoor study spaces opens up opportunities for companies in the outdoor living industry to provide functional and comfortable solutions for studying and working outside.
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