Being that many consumers are opting to shop online rather than in real stores, the rise of flatpack design is becoming more evident with products like this wood and felt cat kennel. Designed by David Zhang, the kennel is entirely flatpack with wooden accoutrements and felt finishings to allow it to be assembled upon delivery to the consumer.
The kennel can be put together in a matter of minutes and, if desired, deconstructed for storage purposes. The incorporated wooden button sections allow the felt to be looped onto the unit with ease and allow the cat kennel to maintain a soft aesthetic for cats to enjoy.
The kennel design helps to take the focus away from traditional plastic kennels and make it more design-focused.
Flatpack Feline Kennels
This DIY Cat Kennel House is Assembled from Wood and Felt
Trend Themes
1. Flatpack Design - The rise of flatpack design is creating opportunities for consumers to assemble and customize products.
2. Online Shopping - The increasing trend of online shopping is driving the demand for flatpack products that can be easily delivered to consumers.
3. Design-focused Pet Products - Consumers are looking for pet products that not only serve a functional purpose but also have a stylish and design-focused aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture industry can leverage flatpack design to offer customizable and easily assembled products to cater to online shoppers.
2. E-commerce Retail - E-commerce retailers can tap into the trend of design-focused pet products by offering a wide range of flatpack cat kennels and other customizable items.
3. Pet Products - The pet industry can disrupt traditional plastic kennels by creating flatpack and design-focused alternatives that appeal to design-conscious consumers.