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Chair-Bag Hybrids

The Chairpadbag offers Back Support and Storage

— August 6, 2010 — Unique
Combining a chair pad and a backpack, the Chairpadbag helps students carry comfortable seating even when they're heading to class.

Designed by 'Concentrate,' the piece can be worn as a backpack, featuring storage space to fit school supplies and other items. When unfolded however, the Chairpadbag can now act as a comfortable chair pad, allowing for ultimate comfort while learning. Check out the featured gallery to get more details on how this Chairpadbag works.

Implications - The desire for multi-functional products has increased in recent years, especially for consumers affected by the credit crunch. Businesses can benefit from times of financial despair by creating inventive products that serve multiple purposes, at an affordable price. By integrating goods from other markets, a company can create a product that reaches consumers outside their usual demographic.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-functional Products - The desire for multi-functional products has increased in recent years, providing an opportunity for businesses to create inventive products that serve multiple purposes.
2. Affordable Innovation - The credit crunch has led to a increased demand for affordable products with innovative features, creating an opportunity for businesses to create cost-effective, multi-functional products.
3. Cross-market Integration - Integrating goods from other markets allows companies to create products that reach consumers outside their usual demographic, opening up opportunities for cross-market collaborations and product innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The Chairpadbag, a chair-bag hybrid, presents an opportunity for innovation and product development in the education industry, catering to students' needs for portable and comfortable seating.
2. Backpack and Luggage - The Chairpadbag, a backpack with a chair pad, offers an opportunity for disruption in the backpack and luggage industry by combining storage functionality with comfortable seating.
3. Furniture - The Chairpadbag introduces a disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by merging a chair pad with a backpack, creating versatile and portable seating options for consumers.
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