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Kid-Focused Sensory Furniture

Tink Things’ Line Boasts a Great Deal of Thought in UX and UI

— December 27, 2018 — Art & Design
Tink Things releases a strikingly modern collection of sensory furniture for kids. The brand put a lot of focus on the design of its pieces, as well as their possible uses. This level of thoughtfulness impeccably places Tink Things ahead of its competitors.

The latest additions to the sensory furniture line include the ‘Ika’ and ‘Mia’ chairs. These pieces are intended to help children “in emotional regulation, concentration, and memory skills.” The innovative approach to kid’s furniture is extended through the design. The Mia chair, for example, is said to “offer kids a ‘hug’ with deep-pressure soothing that helps boost serotonin levels and lower stress.” The Ika model, on the other hand, is more free-standing and allows children to bounce and rock around. This is said to help with concentration.

Photo Credits: Marija Gasparovic, Misha Obradovic, Rio van der Oest
Trend Themes
1. Sensory Furniture for Kids - The trend of designing furniture specifically for children that provides sensory experiences is disrupting traditional kid's furniture design.
2. Emotional Regulation and Concentration - The trend of incorporating features in furniture that promotes emotional regulation and concentration skills in children is opening up new opportunities for innovative product designs.
3. Deep-pressure Soothing - The trend of offering deep-pressure soothing features in furniture for kids, such as hugging sensations, is disrupting the market by providing a calming and stress-reducing effect.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry has an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for sensory furniture specifically designed for kids.
2. Education and Learning - The education and learning industry can benefit from incorporating sensory furniture with emotional regulation and concentration features in classrooms and learning environments.
3. Special Needs and Therapy - The special needs and therapy industry can capitalize on the trend of deep-pressure soothing furniture by incorporating it into therapeutic settings for children with sensory processing difficulties.
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